$30 an hour is how much a year?
At $30 an hour, a full-time worker earns $62,400 a year before taxes — $5,200 a month or $2,400 per biweekly paycheck.
$30 an hour by pay period
| Pay period | Gross pay | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $30 | — |
| Daily | $240 | 8 hours |
| Weekly | $1,200 | 40 hours |
| Biweekly | $2,400 | 80 hours |
| Semi-monthly | $2,600 | 24 paychecks a year |
| Monthly | $5,200 | 173.33 hours |
| Yearly | $62,400 | 2,080 hours (40 × 52) |
Part-time and overtime
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | $600 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| 25 | $750 | $3,250 | $39,000 |
| 30 | $900 | $3,900 | $46,800 |
| 35 | $1,050 | $4,550 | $54,600 |
| 40 | $1,200 | $5,200 | $62,400 |
| 45 | $1,350 | $5,850 | $70,200 |
| 50 | $1,500 | $6,500 | $78,000 |
All figures are gross pay, before federal, state and payroll taxes. Overtime above 40 hours is shown at the regular rate; most hourly workers are owed 1.5× pay for those hours.
Jobs with a median salary near $62,400
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $62,680 | — |
| Rigger | $62,640 | $30.12 |
| Timing Device Assemblers and Adjusters | $62,620 | $30.11 |
| Athletic Trainer | $62,520 | — |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $62,470 | $30.03 |
| Plant and System Operators, All Other | $62,470 | $30.03 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $62,370 | $29.98 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $62,280 | $29.94 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,280 | $29.94 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $62,200 | $29.91 |
| Postal Service Clerk | $62,130 | $29.87 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $62,120 | $29.87 |
Other hourly rates
Frequently asked questions
How much is $30 an hour per year?
$30 an hour is $62,400 a year if you work 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). With two weeks of unpaid time off (50 weeks) it is $60,000.
How much is $30 an hour per month?
About $5,200 a month before taxes, for 40 hours a week.
Is $30 an hour a good wage?
The U.S. median hourly wage for all workers is $24.51 (BLS, May 2025 estimates). $30 an hour is 22% higher than that.