Minimum Wage Calculator United States
This minimum wage calculator turns an hourly wage into weekly, monthly and annual gross pay, compared with the $7.25 federal minimum or a higher state rate.
What it does
The Minimum Wage Calculator turns an hourly wage into weekly, monthly and annual gross earnings and compares it against the US federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour, so you can see how far a given rate goes over a full year.
Data sources & parameters
The figures below drive this calculator. We keep them aligned with the latest official guidance, and each result recalculates automatically whenever a value changes.
| Parameter | Value | Source | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 USC 206(a)(1)(C)), fixed by statute since 24 July 2009 | 7.25 | dol.gov | Effective 2009-07-24Made open-ended (was valid to 2026-12-31): the 7.25 federal minimum wage is fixed by statute (FLSA, 29 USC 206) and no change is enacted; unchanged for 2027. audit 2026-09-23 |
We always strive to use the latest data for every variable so our results and reports are as accurate as possible. Even so, errors are possible — you should not rely on this tool or its report alone, and we accept no liability for any decision made based on it.
The formula
Weekly = hourly wage × hours per week; Annual = weekly × weeks per year; Monthly = annual ÷ 12
How it works
It multiplies your hourly wage by the hours you work each week to get weekly pay, multiplies that by the weeks you work each year for annual pay, and divides the annual figure by 12 for a monthly average. It runs the same math on the federal minimum so you can compare.
Where it is used
- Seeing the yearly income a given hourly wage produces
- Comparing a job offer against the federal minimum wage
- Checking whether a state or local minimum beats the federal floor
Worked example
Working 40 hours a week at $7.25 an hour comes to … a week and … a year — the same as the federal minimum wage at ….
The federal minimum wage in the United States is $7.25 an hour and has not changed since July 2009. This calculator turns any hourly rate into weekly, monthly and annual gross earnings and compares it with that federal minimum, so you can see what a wage adds up to over a working year.
What the federal minimum wage means
The $7.25 rate is set by the Fair Labor Standards Act and enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor. It is the least most covered employers may legally pay per hour. It has stayed the same since 2009 while prices have risen, so it buys much less today than when it was last increased, and most states now require a higher wage.
Many states set a higher minimum
Most states, and many cities and counties, set a minimum above the federal level. Employers must pay whichever applicable minimum is highest, so in those places the higher rate is what most workers are owed. Some states raise their minimum automatically with inflation each year, while around 20 states still use the federal $7.25. To see what your state or city minimum produces over a year, enter that rate in the hourly wage field.
How the calculation works
Weekly pay is your hourly wage times the hours you work each week. Annual pay is weekly pay times the weeks you work in the year, 52 for a full year without unpaid gaps. Monthly pay is annual pay divided by twelve, an even monthly average. The calculator runs the same formula on the federal minimum so the comparison is like for like.
A worked example
At $7.25 an hour for 40 hours a week, weekly gross pay is $290. Over 52 weeks that is $15,080, about $1,256.67 a month. A job paying $15 an hour for the same hours pays $600 a week and $31,200 a year, more than double the federal-minimum year from an hourly difference of under $8.
Gross pay versus take-home pay
Every figure here is gross pay. A paycheck has federal income tax withheld, state income tax in most states, and Social Security and Medicare taxes. Depending on your filing status and where you live, take-home pay can be well below the gross annual figure. Use a paycheck or take-home calculator to estimate what reaches your bank account.
Part-year and part-time work
The default is full-time work all year: 40 hours a week for 52 weeks. If you work fewer hours, lower the hours per week. If you work seasonally, take unpaid leave or are paid for only part of the year, lower the weeks per year in the advanced options. The annual and monthly totals scale down accordingly.
Assumptions and limitations
This is an estimate for planning and comparison. It uses the current federal minimum wage, stored as a parameter sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor and reviewed when the rate changes, and assumes all hours are paid at one flat rate. It does not model overtime, tips or tip credits, shift differentials, unpaid breaks, or any state or city minimum unless you enter it. It shows gross pay only. For your exact entitlement, check current Department of Labor guidance and your state labor department.
About This Minimum Wage Calculator
Use this minimum wage calculator to get an instant, accurate estimate. The figures follow official guidance and every rate and threshold is kept up to date for 2026. Adjust the inputs above to match your situation, or browse all our calculators to plan your next step.
Tax year 2026
Frequently asked questions
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