Which state has the highest minimum wage in 2025?

Washington DC leads at $17.50/hr, followed by Washington state ($16.66), California ($16.50), Connecticut ($16.35), and New York ($16.00 in NYC/metro areas). These rates translate to $36,400–$34,320/year for a full-time worker.

How much is minimum wage per year?

At the $7.25 federal minimum, a full-time worker (40hrs × 52wks) earns $15,080/year gross. At $15/hr it's $31,200/year. At $17.50/hr (DC) it's $36,400/year. After taxes and FICA (~20% effective for this income level), take-home is roughly 80% of gross.

Is minimum wage the same in every state?

No. 19 states use the federal minimum of $7.25/hr. The rest range from $8.75 (West Virginia) to $17.50 (DC). 30+ states and DC have enacted higher minimums, and many index their rates to inflation so they increase annually.

Does minimum wage apply to tipped workers?

Under federal law, employers can pay tipped workers a cash wage as low as $2.13/hr if tips bring total pay to $7.25/hr or more. Many states have higher tipped minimums; California, Washington, and a handful of others require full minimum wage before tips.

Minimum Wage Calculator — Hourly to Annual Salary | KalkWise

By the KalkWise Editorial Team Reviewed for accuracy Updated June 2026

What is the minimum wage calculator — hourly to annual salary?

In short

The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour (unchanged since 2009). Working 40hrs/week, that's $290/week, $1,257/month, and $15,080/year gross. State minimums range from $7.25 (19 states) up to $17.50 in Washington DC and $16.66 in Washington state.

This minimum wage calculator converts any hourly rate — including your state's minimum wage — to daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, and annual gross earnings. It also shows the overtime rate (1.5×) required under federal FLSA for hours over 40/week.

How to use this calculator

1Enter the hourly wage (the page pre-fills your state's minimum if you came from a state page).
2Adjust hours per week — 40 is standard full-time.
3Adjust weeks per year if you take unpaid time off.
4Read your weekly, monthly, and annual gross earnings, plus the overtime rate.

The formula

weekly pay=hourly rate×hours / week

annual pay=weekly pay×weeks / year

OT rate=hourly rate×1.5

Weekly pay = hourly rate × hours/week. Annual pay = weekly pay × weeks/year. Monthly pay = annual pay ÷ 12. Overtime = hourly rate × 1.5 (for hours over 40/week under FLSA).

hourly rate: — Your base hourly wage or minimum wage
weekly pay: — Hourly rate × hours per week
annual pay: — Weekly pay × weeks per year
overtime rate: — Hourly rate × 1.5 — required for hours over 40/week under FLSA

Worked example

The scenario

Worker earning $15/hour, 40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year.

gives

The result

Weekly: $600. Biweekly: $1,200. Monthly: $2,600. Annual: $31,200 gross. Overtime rate: $22.50/hr.

Common use cases

Checking what your state's minimum wage translates to annually
Comparing hourly wages across states before relocating
Calculating how much a $1 raise adds to annual income
Budgeting as a minimum wage or hourly worker

Limitations & assumptions

These are gross (pre-tax) earnings. Federal income tax, FICA (7.65%), and any state income tax reduce take-home pay.
Tipped workers may have a lower base wage; tips must bring total hourly pay to at least the applicable minimum.
Some workers are exempt from federal or state minimums — farm workers, some small business employees, certain apprentices.
Local city or county minimums may be higher than the state rate shown.

Frequently asked questions

The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hour and has not changed since July 24, 2009 — over 15 years. Working 40hrs/week, that's $290/week or $15,080/year gross before taxes. 19 states and territories still use the federal floor.

Disclaimer: KalkWise calculators are provided for general informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and the assumptions described above. Actual outcomes will vary. Consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.

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