How the number is calculated
$48 × 40 hours × 52 weeks = $99,840
A full-time US job is usually counted as 40 hours a week and 52 weeks a year, or 2,080 paid hours. Multiplying $48 by 2,080 gives the gross yearly pay. If your two weeks of vacation are unpaid, use 50 weeks instead: $96,000 a year.
$48 an hour at different schedules
| Hours a week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 hours | $960.00 | $4,160.00 | $49,920 |
| 25 hours | $1,200.00 | $5,200.00 | $62,400 |
| 30 hours | $1,440.00 | $6,240.00 | $74,880 |
| 32 hours | $1,536.00 | $6,656.00 | $79,872 |
| 35 hours | $1,680.00 | $7,280.00 | $87,360 |
| 37.5 hours | $1,800.00 | $7,800.00 | $93,600 |
| 40 hours | $1,920.00 | $8,320.00 | $99,840 |
| 45 hours | $2,160.00 | $9,360.00 | $112,320 |
| 50 hours | $2,400.00 | $10,400.00 | $124,800 |
Overtime at $48 an hour
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees earn at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. At $48 an hour, that is $72.00 per overtime hour. Five overtime hours a week add $360.00 a week, or about $18,720 a year.
A 50/30/20 budget on $48 an hour
The 50/30/20 rule splits take-home pay into needs, wants and savings. Taxes depend on your state, filing status and benefits, so the split below uses gross pay of $8,320 a month as a starting point. Use the 50/30/20 budget calculator with your actual take-home pay.
| Category | Share | Monthly (gross) |
|---|---|---|
| Needs | 50% | $4,160 |
| Wants | 30% | $2,496 |
| Savings and debt | 20% | $1,664 |
$48 an hour is 6.6 times the federal minimum wage of $7.25. Many states and cities set a higher minimum, so check your state labor department for the local rate.
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