Minimum Wage Calculator
Updated on 22 Oct 2026 · Checked by Aotob
$7.25 an hour for 40 hours a week is $15,080 a year.
About $1,161 a month after tax in the United States.
A year before tax
$15,080
30 states and DC set higher minimums, from about $10 to over $17.
Show the working
7.25 × 40 × 52 = 15,080
By hours a week
| Hours | A week | A year |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 72.50 | 3,770 |
| 20 | 145.00 | 7,540 |
| 25 | 181.25 | 9,425 |
| 30 | 217.50 | 11,310 |
| 35 | 253.75 | 13,195 |
| 38 | 275.50 | 14,326 |
| 40 | 290.00 | 15,080 |
Questions people ask
What is the minimum wage in 2026?
US federal $7.25. UK £12.71 (21 and over, from April 2026). Canada federal C$18.15 (April 2026). Australia A$26.44 (July 2026). Ireland €14.15 (January 2026). New Zealand NZ$23.95 (April 2026). The UAE has none.
Are there different rates by state or province?
Yes. Most US states and every Canadian province set their own, often higher. Australian awards set higher minimums for most jobs.
Is it the same for young workers?
No. The UK, Ireland and New Zealand have lower rates for younger or training workers.
Updated 22 Oct 2026Source: National minimum wage rates from each government, checked October 2026Checked by AotobRates change every year; check your local rate.Report an issue