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About that take-home: a rough estimate for a single filer (Social Security, Medicare, and simplified federal income tax), before state income tax. Your real number depends on your state, filing status, and deductions.
$21 an hour, broken down
Full-time year (40 hrs)
$43,680
Per month
$3,640
50 weeks (2 unpaid)
$42,000
Part-time (30 hrs/wk)
$32,760 / yr
Part-time (20 hrs/wk)
$21,840 / yr
Every two weeks
$1,680
Common wages as a yearly salary
| Hourly | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $400 | $1,733 | $20,800 |
| $12 | $480 | $2,080 | $24,960 |
| $15 | $600 | $2,600 | $31,200 |
| $16 | $640 | $2,773 | $33,280 |
| $16.90 | $676 | $2,929 | $35,152 |
| $17 | $680 | $2,947 | $35,360 |
| $18 | $720 | $3,120 | $37,440 |
| $20 | $800 | $3,467 | $41,600 |
| $22 | $880 | $3,813 | $45,760 |
| $25 | $1,000 | $4,333 | $52,000 |
| $30 | $1,200 | $5,200 | $62,400 |
How $21 compares to the minimum wage
$21 an hour is above the federal minimum wage of $7.25 (about $15,080 a year). It is above every state minimum wage in 2026.
See the minimum wage in your state or compare city rates to see where $21 stands.