$21 an hour is $43,680 a year at 40 hours a week — about $3,640 a month before taxes, or roughly $37,277 take-home after federal tax and FICA.
| Per hour | $21.00 |
|---|---|
| Per day (8 hrs) | $168 |
| Per week | $840 |
| Biweekly | $1,680 |
| Semi-monthly | $1,820 |
| Per month | $3,640 |
| Per year | $43,680 |
Gross pay, assuming 40 hours per week × 52 weeks (2,080 hours a year).
If you earn $21 an hour and work a standard full-time schedule, your gross pay is $43,680 a year. Taxes take a meaningful bite: after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, a single filer keeps about $37,277 a year — roughly $3,106 a month. If you live in a state with income tax, your take-home will be a little lower; states with no income tax (like Texas and Florida) leave you with the full federal-only amount.
Part-time or overtime changes the annual total. Here's $21 an hour at different weekly schedules.
| Hours / week | Per week | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 40 hrs | $840 | $43,680 |
| 35 hrs | $735 | $38,220 |
| 30 hrs | $630 | $32,760 |
| 25 hrs | $525 | $27,300 |
| 20 hrs | $420 | $21,840 |
The figures above assume a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. For your real number, use the paycheck calculator to add your filing status, 401(k), and state — or jump straight to your state below.
$21 an hour is $43,680 a year if you work full-time — 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours total). After federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $37,277 a year ($3,106 a month) before any state income tax.
At 40 hours a week, $21 an hour works out to $3,640 a month before taxes ($43,680 a year ÷ 12).
$21 an hour is $1,680 every two weeks before taxes, or $840 per week at 40 hours a week.
A single filer earning $21 an hour ($43,680 a year) keeps roughly $37,277 after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. State income tax can lower that further — pick your state below to see the exact figure.
State income tax is where take-home pay really differs. Pick your state for a calculator pre-set to its 2026 tax rules.
