$17 an hour is how much a year, a month and a week?
The formula is hourly rate × hours per week × 52 weeks. For a full-time schedule of 40 hours, that is $17 × 40 × 52 = $35,360 a year in gross pay, which is 2,080 paid hours. "Gross" means before federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, state tax and any deductions.
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $17.00 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $136.00 |
| Weekly | $680.00 |
| Biweekly (26 checks a year) | $1,360.00 |
| Semimonthly (24 checks a year) | $1,473.33 |
| Monthly | $2,946.67 |
| Annual | $35,360.00 |
Want a different schedule? Change the hours in the calculator above, or use the biweekly paycheck calculator or salary paycheck calculator.
$17 an hour after taxes
At $35,360 a year, a single filer's taxable income falls in the 10% and 12% federal brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction for 2026. On top of income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) take 7.65% of every paycheck. That works out to a federal income tax of about $2,063 and FICA of $2,705, a combined effective rate of roughly 13.5%.
| Filing status | Per year | Per month | Biweekly | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $30,591.76 | $2,549.31 | $1,176.61 | $14.71 |
| Head of household | $31,533.96 | $2,627.83 | $1,212.84 | $15.16 |
| Married filing jointly (one earner) | $32,338.96 | $2,694.91 | $1,243.81 | $15.55 |
Assumes 2,080 hours a year, the 2026 standard deduction, no dependents, no tax credits, no pre-tax deductions and no state or local tax. Real paycheck withholding also depends on your Form W-4.
- Federal income tax: $2,063.20
- Social Security (6.2%): $2,192.32
- Medicare (1.45%): $512.72
- Estimated take-home: $30,591.76 a year, or $588.30 a week
Health insurance premiums, a 401(k) contribution, or a state income tax would lower your take-home pay further. Learn how the numbers differ in gross pay vs. net pay and what take-home pay means.
$17 an hour take-home pay by state
Your state is the biggest reason two people on $17 an hour take home different amounts.
- No state income tax on wages (for example Texas, Florida, Nevada, Tennessee, Washington, Wyoming and South Dakota): take-home pay is close to the figures in the table above.
- States with an income tax (for example California, New York, Virginia, Illinois and North Carolina): take-home pay is lower. At this income the state tax is usually a small percentage of pay, and some states add payroll charges such as disability insurance.
Select your state in the calculator above for an estimate, or open your state's page:
$17 an hour part-time: how much per year?
| Hours per week | Gross per year | Take-home per year | Take-home per month | Take-home biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $17,680 | $16,169.48 | $1,347.46 | $621.90 |
| 25 hours | $22,100 | $19,809.35 | $1,650.78 | $761.90 |
| 30 hours | $26,520 | $23,449.22 | $1,954.10 | $901.89 |
| 35 hours | $30,940 | $27,040.29 | $2,253.36 | $1,040.01 |
| 40 hours | $35,360 | $30,591.76 | $2,549.31 | $1,176.61 |
Part-time workers pay less federal income tax because more of their pay is covered by the standard deduction, but FICA still applies to every dollar.
$17 an hour with overtime
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, covered non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a week. At $17 an hour, overtime pays $25.50 an hour. Some states have additional daily overtime rules, so check your state.
| Weekly schedule | Gross weekly | Gross annual | Take-home annual | Take-home biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 hours (no overtime) | $680.00 | $35,360 | $30,591.76 | $1,176.61 |
| 40 hours + 5 overtime | $807.50 | $41,990 | $35,918.96 | $1,381.50 |
| 40 hours + 10 overtime | $935.00 | $48,620 | $41,246.17 | $1,586.39 |
Enter your own overtime hours in the calculator above. For overtime-only math, try the overtime pay calculator.
Is $17 an hour a good wage?
$17 an hour is more than twice the $7.25 federal minimum wage, which has not changed since 2009. Whether it is enough depends on where you live. Some states already have minimum wages near $17, including California at $16.90 and Washington at $17.13 in 2026, so in those states $17 is close to entry level. In lower-cost areas the same wage covers considerably more.
A useful rule of thumb is to compare your take-home pay with your rent. At about $2,549 a month before state tax, a common guideline of keeping housing near 30% of take-home pay points to a rent budget of roughly $765. In many cities that means roommates, a shorter commute, or extra hours.
Every $1 of raise adds $2,080 a year at full-time hours, so moving from $17 to $18 an hour is worth $2,080 before tax.
Budgeting on $17 an hour
Using the 50/30/20 rule on a take-home of about $2,549 a month (single filer, no state tax):
- Needs (50%): about $1,275 for rent, utilities, groceries, transport
- Wants (30%): about $765
- Savings and debt payoff (20%): about $510
Read the full method in our 50/30/20 rule guide, and build a cushion with the emergency fund guide. If you live paycheck to paycheck, see how to budget when money is tight.
Compare $17 an hour with other hourly wages
- $15 an hour$31,200 a year
- $18 an hour$37,440 a year
- $20 an hour$41,600 a year
- $22 an hour$45,760 a year
- $25 an hour$52,000 a year
Prefer to start from a salary? Use the salary paycheck calculator, and read salary vs. hourly pay to compare the two.
$17 an hour: frequently asked questions
How much is $17 an hour per year?
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours), $17 an hour is $35,360 a year before taxes and deductions.
How much is $17 an hour after taxes per year?
A single filer earning $17 an hour full-time keeps roughly $30,592 a year after federal income tax and FICA in a state with no income tax. That is about $14.71 per hour. State income tax, if your state has one, comes off this figure.
How much is $17 an hour biweekly?
Gross biweekly pay at 40 hours a week is $1,360. After federal tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $1,176.61 per biweekly paycheck before any state tax.
How much is $17 an hour per month after taxes?
Gross monthly pay is about $2,946.67. After federal income tax and FICA, a single filer keeps about $2,549.31 a month before state tax.
How much is $17 an hour per week?
At 40 hours a week, $17 an hour is $680 gross per week, or about $588.30 after federal tax and FICA for a single filer.
How much is $17 an hour part-time?
At 20 hours a week it is $17,680 a year, at 25 hours $22,100, at 30 hours $26,520 and at 35 hours $30,940, all before taxes.
How much is $17 an hour with overtime?
With 5 hours of overtime a week at time-and-a-half ($25.50 an hour), gross pay is $807.50 a week, or $41,990 a year. With 10 overtime hours it is $935 a week, or $48,620 a year.
Is $17 an hour a good wage?
It is more than double the $7.25 federal minimum wage, but whether it is enough depends on where you live and your expenses. $17 an hour is close to the 2026 statewide minimum wage in California ($16.90) and Washington ($17.13), so it goes much further in a lower-cost area than in a high-cost city.
What is $17 an hour as a yearly salary?
$17 an hour is equal to a $35,360 annual salary at 2,080 hours a year.
How much is $17 an hour a day?
An 8-hour day at $17 an hour is $136 before taxes.
How we calculated these numbers
Gross pay is hourly rate × weekly hours × 52 weeks. Overtime hours are paid at 1.5 times the rate. Take-home estimates in the tables subtract federal income tax (2026 brackets and standard deduction), Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45%. They assume a single filer unless stated, no dependents or credits, no pre-tax deductions, and no state or local taxes. The calculator above also lets you add state, dependents and filing status.