$30,000 a year by pay period
Before taxes, based on 40 hours a week and 52 weeks:
| Period | Pay before tax |
|---|---|
| Hour (2,080 a year) | $14.42 |
| Day (8 hours) | $115.38 |
| Week | $576.92 |
| Every two weeks | $1,153.85 |
| Twice a month | $1,250.00 |
| Month | $2,500.00 |
With two weeks of unpaid time off (2,000 hours), the hourly equivalent is $15.00. Quick estimate: halve the salary and drop three zeros. $30,000 → about $15 an hour.
After taxes
For a single filer in 2026 with the standard deduction and no state income tax, $30,000 leaves about $26,285 a year: $2,190.42 a month or $1,010.96 every two weeks. That works out to $12.64 an hour after tax. Federal income tax is $1,420 and Social Security and Medicare are $2,295.
For your state, 401(k) and benefits, use the paycheck calculator.
Budgeting on $30,000
The 30% rule puts rent at about $750 a month. The 50/30/20 budget splits take-home pay into needs ($1,095 a month), wants ($657) and savings ($438).