Assuming you work a standard work week of 40 hours and 52 weeks in a year, here's how much you could earn in a year making $20 an hour:
Working hours per year:
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Hours per week = 40 hours
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Weeks per year = 52 weeks
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Total working hours in a year = Hours per week * Weeks per year
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Total working hours in a year = 40 hours/week * 52 weeks/year = 2080 hours/year
Yearly income:
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Hourly wage = $20
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Total annual income = Hourly wage * Total working hours in a year
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Total annual income = $20/hour * 2080 hours/year = $41,600
Therefore, working for $20 an hour under these assumptions, you could potentially earn $41,600 per year.
Important factors to consider:
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This is an estimate based on a standard work schedule. Depending on your employment situation, you might work more or less than 40 hours per week.
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Some jobs might offer overtime pay for hours exceeding the standard work week.
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Taxes and other deductions will be taken from your gross income, so your net income will be lower than the total annual income calculated above.