$24 an hour = $49,920 per year (40 hrs/week, 52 weeks). After taxes (single filer, 2026): $42,149 take-home in Texas/Florida — that's $1,621 bi-weekly or $3,512/month. In California: $39,154/year. In New York: $39,404/year.
$24 an Hour is How Much a Year?
$24/hour = $49,920/year before taxes. Here's your complete take-home breakdown after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state tax — for every pay period and all major states.
$24/hour — Before & After Taxes
Net shown for Texas / no-state-income-tax · single filer · 2026
| Period | Gross Pay | Take-Home (TX) |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly (2080 hrs) | $49,920 | $42,149 |
| Monthly (avg) | $4,160 | $3,512 |
| Bi-Weekly (80 hrs) | $1,920 | $1,621 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $960 | $811 |
| Daily (8 hrs) | $192 | $162 |
| Per Hour | $24 | $20 |
$24/hour — Annual Income by Hours Worked
Gross and after-tax (TX) for different weekly hours including part-time and overtime
| Hours/Week | Annual Gross | Annual Net (TX) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hrs/week | $24,960 | $22,055 |
| 25 hrs/week | $31,200 | $27,108 |
| 30 hrs/week | $37,440 | $32,122 |
| 35 hrs/week | $43,680 | $37,135 |
| 40 hrs/week | $49,920 | $42,149 |
| 45 hrs/week | $56,160 | $47,163 |
| 50 hrs/week | $62,400 | $52,177 |
$24/hour After Taxes by State
Single filer · 40 hrs/week · standard deduction only · 2026
| State | State Tax | Annual Net | Bi-Weekly | All-in Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | No state tax | $42,149 | $1,621 | 15.6% |
| Florida | No state tax | $42,149 | $1,621 | 15.6% |
| Pennsylvania | 3.07% flat | $40,617 | $1,562 | 18.6% |
| Illinois | 4.95% flat | $39,678 | $1,526 | 20.5% |
| Georgia | 5.49% | $39,409 | $1,516 | 21.1% |
| New York | Up to 10.9% | $39,404 | $1,516 | 21.1% |
| California | Up to 13.3% | $39,154 | $1,506 | 21.6% |
| Oregon | Up to 9.9% | $38,780 | $1,492 | 22.3% |
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Is $24 an Hour a Good Wage?
$24 an hour is near the US median — comfortable in low to mid cost areas. $24/hr ($49,920/yr) is close to or at the US median individual wage. As a single earner, this is comfortable in mid-cost cities. In high-cost metros like San Francisco, NYC, or Seattle, it remains tight.
For context: the US federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr. The US median individual wage is approximately $22/hr (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). $24/hr is 9% above the US median ($22/hr). Social Security considers full retirement credits are earned at any wage above $7,078/quarter.
Monthly Budget at $24/hour (No State Tax, Single)
Based on $42,156/year take-home in a no-income-tax state ($3,513/month net)
| Expense Category | Suggested Budget | % of Net |
|---|---|---|
| Housing (rent/mortgage) | $1,054/mo | 30% |
| Food & groceries | $422/mo | 12% |
| Transportation | $527/mo | 15% |
| Healthcare (if no employer plan) | $246/mo | 7% |
| Remaining (savings, entertainment, etc.) | $1,265/mo | 36% |
Jobs That Pay $24 an Hour
Common jobs with hourly wages around $24/hr include: electrician apprentice, paralegal, IT helpdesk support, dental hygienist assistant, social worker aide, licensed practical nurse (LPN) aide. Wages vary by location, experience, and employer. Use a payroll tax calculator to see exact take-home for your state.
$24 an Hour After Taxes: Key States Compared
Your take-home at $24/hr varies significantly by state. Texas/Florida give you the most take-home ($42,156/yr) while high-tax states like California ($37,513/yr) and New York ($39,136/yr) take substantially more. The difference between living in Texas vs. New York at $24/hr is approximately $3,020/year in take-home pay.