Last updated: September 6, 2026 · Method: hourly wage times hours per week times 52 weeks; take-home uses 2025 IRS federal brackets, the standard deduction and SSA FICA rates. · Included: federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, overtime at 1.5x. · Not included: state and local income tax, tips, bonuses, benefits, unpaid time off.
An hourly wage of $8 adds up to $16,640 a year on a full-time schedule of 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). That is $1,386.67 a month, $640.00 every two weeks, $320.00 a week and $64.00 for an eight-hour day, before taxes. After federal income tax and FICA, a single filer keeps about $15,203 of it in 2025.
$8 an hour by pay period (full time)
| Pay period | Before tax | After federal tax and FICA (single) |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $8.00 | $7.31 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $64.00 | $58.47 |
| Weekly (40 hours) | $320.00 | $292.37 |
| Biweekly (80 hours) | $640.00 | $584.73 |
| Monthly | $1,386.67 | $1,266.92 |
| Annual (2,080 hours) | $16,640 | $15,203 |
How the yearly salary is calculated
Multiply the hourly wage by the hours you work in a week, then by the number of weeks you are paid. Full-time work is usually counted as 40 hours and 52 weeks, which is where the 2,080 hours come from.
$8 × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $16,640 per year
Hourly workers are only paid for hours actually worked, so unpaid holidays, sick days and slow weeks reduce the real annual figure. Two unpaid weeks a year lower it to $16,000.
$8 an hour part time
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $160.00 | $693.33 | $8,320 |
| 25 | $200.00 | $866.67 | $10,400 |
| 30 | $240.00 | $1,040.00 | $12,480 |
| 35 | $280.00 | $1,213.33 | $14,560 |
| 40 | $320.00 | $1,386.67 | $16,640 |
$8 an hour with overtime
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, nonexempt employees earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours beyond 40 in a workweek, so overtime at $8 pays $12.00 an hour.
| Overtime hours per week | Weekly pay | Yearly pay |
|---|---|---|
| None (40 hours) | $320.00 | $16,640 |
| 5 hours (45 total) | $380.00 | $19,760 |
| 10 hours (50 total) | $440.00 | $22,880 |
Taxes on $8 an hour (tax year 2025)
On $16,640 a year, a single filer is taxed on $1,640 after the $15,000 standard deduction, with the top slice in the 10.0% bracket. Social Security takes 6.2% and Medicare 1.45% of every paycheck.
| 2025 estimate | Single | Married filing jointly (one income) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $16,640 | $16,640 |
| Federal income tax | $164 | $0 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| Take-home pay | $15,203 | $15,367 |
| Take-home per hour | $7.31 | $7.39 |
| Effective federal rate incl. FICA | 8.6% | 7.6% |
No state tax, credits, tips or pre-tax deductions are included. The paycheck calculator lets you add them.
Compared with the federal minimum wage
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 an hour ($15,080 a year full time). $8 an hour is 1.10 times the federal minimum. Many states and cities require more than $7.25.
Nearby hourly wages
| Hourly wage | Yearly | Monthly | Take-home (single) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $9 an hour | $18,720 | $1,560.00 | $16,916 |
| $10 an hour | $20,800 | $1,733.33 | $18,629 |
| $11 an hour | $22,880 | $1,906.67 | $20,342 |
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❓ Frequently asked questions
How much is $8 an hour annually?
$8 an hour is $16,640 a year if you work 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). With two unpaid weeks off it is $16,000.
How much is $8 an hour per month?
Full time, $8 an hour is $1,386.67 a month before taxes ($16,640 divided by 12). At 30 hours a week it is $1,040.00 a month.
How much is $8 an hour biweekly?
Two full-time weeks are 80 hours, so a biweekly paycheck at $8 an hour is $640.00 before taxes. A single filer keeps about $584.73 of it after federal tax and FICA.
How much is $8 an hour after taxes?
On $16,640 a year, a single filer with the 2025 standard deduction pays about $164 in federal income tax and $1,273 in Social Security and Medicare, keeping about $15,203, or $7.31 an hour. Married filing jointly on one income keeps about $15,367. State tax is not included.
How much is $8 an hour part time?
At 20 hours a week $8 an hour pays $8,320 a year; at 25 hours $10,400; at 30 hours $12,480; at 35 hours $14,560.
How much is $8 an hour with overtime?
Overtime under the FLSA pays 1.5 times the regular rate, so overtime hours at $8 pay $12.00. Five overtime hours every week add $60.00 a week and bring the annual total to $19,760; ten hours bring it to $22,880.
Sources
- IRS, tax year 2025 federal income tax brackets and standard deduction.
- Social Security Administration, 2025 contribution and benefit base ($176,100).
- U.S. Department of Labor, FLSA minimum wage and overtime rules.