$31 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
$31 an hour is $64,480 a year at 40 hours a week — $1,240/week, $5,373/month before taxes.
$31/hour = $64,480/year full-time (40 × 52).
- Weekly$1,240
- Biweekly$2,480
- Monthly$5,373
- vs. median wage+26%
Gross pay; median wage $24.51 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
$31/hour, every pay period
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $31.00 |
| Daily (8 hrs) | $248 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $1,240 |
| Biweekly | $2,480 |
| Semi-monthly | $2,687 |
| Monthly | $5,373 |
| Annual (2,080 hrs) | $64,480 |
Adjust hours below — and see take-home after taxes or by state. Nearby wages: $29/hr · $30/hr · $32/hr · $33/hr.
Context that matters at $31/hour
This clears the U.S. median wage of $24.51 and, full-time, lands near or above the median full-time salary (~$64,220). Overtime at time-and-a-half pays $46.50/hour — each weekly OT hour adds about $2,418 a year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $31 an hour per year?
$64,480 before taxes at full-time hours (40/week, 52 weeks). Part-time at 30 hrs/week: $48,360.
Is $31/hour a good wage?
The U.S. median wage is $24.51/hour, so $31 is above it by 26%. It clears every state minimum wage.
What's $31/hour after taxes?
Roughly 75–85% of gross depending on state and filing status — order of $50,294 take-home for a single filer in a mid-tax state. The paycheck calculator gives your exact case.
Sources & methodology
Sources: NumberBench methodology.