Federal minimum wage: 40 hrs × $7.25 → $290
The U.S. federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, in effect since July 24, 2009 under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and enforced by the Department of Labor (DOL). Many states and cities set higher minimums, but the federal floor remains $7.25.
This calculator only multiplies hours by $7.25 to show gross pay at the federal rate. It is not a 50-state wage matrix and it does not compute overtime.
Default example: 40 hours × $7.25 = $290 gross per week. A full-time year (2,080 hrs) = $15,080.
This page covers only the U.S. federal floor; it is not Mexico or Guatemala labor law.
gross pay = hours worked × $7.25
(taxes and other deductions are not shown here — this is gross only)
Worked example: 40 hrs → $290
You work 40 hours in a week at the federal floor:
- 40 × $7.25 = $290.00 gross per week
- 80 hours (two weeks) = $580.00
- 160 hours (~one month) = $1,160.00
- 2,080 hours (full year) = $15,080.00
| Hours | Gross pay | Typical period |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | $145.00 | Half-time week |
| 30 | $217.50 | Part-time |
| 40 | $290.00 | Full week |
| 80 | $580.00 | Biweekly (2 × 40) |
| 160 | $1,160.00 | ~1 month (4 × 40) |
| 2,080 | $15,080.00 | Full year (52 × 40) |
$290 hero breakdown
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| FLSA federal rate | $7.25 / hour |
| Hours (default) | 40 |
| Math | 40 × $7.25 |
| Weekly gross | $290.00 |
| Annual gross (2,080 hrs) | $15,080.00 |
| Overtime / state floors | Not included |
If your state pays more
When a state or local minimum wage is higher than the federal one, the employer must pay the higher of the two. In 2026 more than 20 states increased their minimums; the $7.25 federal floor has not changed since 2009.
This tool does not know your state: if your actual rate is higher, enter the hours and compare with your pay stub.
| Situation | What this calculator uses | What you should compare |
|---|---|---|
| Federal floor only | 40 hrs → $290 | Your real rate if the state is higher |
| State > $7.25 | Still shows $7.25 × hours | State/local rate on the stub |
| Over 40 hrs/week | Hours × $7.25 only (no 1.5×) | FLSA overtime calculator |
| Tipped work | Does not model $2.13 cash wage | Federal tip credit calculator |
What this calculator does not include
- Overtime under the FLSA (1.5× after 40 weekly hours): use the U.S. overtime calculator
- Tipped wages and the federal tip credit ($2.13 cash / $5.12 credit): use the federal tip credit calculator
- FLSA exemptions (executives, professionals, apprentices, some agricultural workers)
- State and local minimums: check your state's rate before relying on the result
Educational estimate based on the FLSA (29 U.S.C. § 206) and DOL guidance. Your actual rate depends on your state, city, and job classification. Confirm with your employer or a professional before acting on it.
Official sources
- DOL Wage and Hour Division — Minimum Wage — current federal rate
- DOL — State Minimum Wage Laws — minimums by state
40 × $7.25 = $290.00 gross per week. A full-time year (2,080 hours) is $15,080.00 gross, before taxes and without overtime.
Yes. The $7.25 per hour federal floor has been in effect since July 24, 2009 and has not changed. What changes every year are state and local minimums, which can be higher.
You must receive the highest applicable rate: the state or local minimum if it exceeds the federal one, or the federal rate if it is higher. This calculator only uses $7.25 (e.g. 40 hrs → $290), so compare your actual rate with the result.
No. It only multiplies hours × $7.25. FLSA overtime is paid at 1.5× after 40 weekly hours and has its own calculator, and tipped workers follow separate rules.