$29 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
$29 an hour is $60,320 a year at 40 hours a week — $1,160/week, $5,027/month before taxes.
$29/hour = $60,320/year full-time (40 × 52).
- Weekly$1,160
- Biweekly$2,320
- Monthly$5,027
- vs. median wage+18%
Gross pay; median wage $24.51 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
$29/hour, every pay period
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $29.00 |
| Daily (8 hrs) | $232 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $1,160 |
| Biweekly | $2,320 |
| Semi-monthly | $2,513 |
| Monthly | $5,027 |
| Annual (2,080 hrs) | $60,320 |
Adjust hours below — and see take-home after taxes or by state. Nearby wages: $27/hr · $28/hr · $30/hr · $31/hr.
Context that matters at $29/hour
Against the $24.51 U.S. median wage this is modestly above average. Overtime at time-and-a-half pays $43.50/hour — each weekly OT hour adds about $2,262 a year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $29 an hour per year?
$60,320 before taxes at full-time hours (40/week, 52 weeks). Part-time at 30 hrs/week: $45,240.
Is $29/hour a good wage?
The U.S. median wage is $24.51/hour, so $29 is above it by 18%. It clears every state minimum wage.
What's $29/hour after taxes?
Roughly 75–85% of gross depending on state and filing status — order of $47,050 take-home for a single filer in a mid-tax state. The paycheck calculator gives your exact case.
Sources & methodology
Sources: NumberBench methodology.