Hourly to Salary for Idaho (2026)
Idaho (ID) Key Facts
Minimum Wage
$7.25/hr
Minimum Annual Salary (at 40 hrs/wk)
$15,080
Median Hourly Rate
$30.29/hr
Median Household Income
$63,000
State Income Tax Rate
5.8%
How This Calculator Works in Idaho
This calculator converts an hourly wage to its annual, monthly, biweekly, and weekly salary equivalents for workers in Idaho. Enter your hourly rate and work schedule to see the breakdown. It uses the standard 2,080-hour work year by default and can be adjusted for different weekly hours or weeks per year to match your actual schedule.
Idaho Overview
Idaho's minimum wage is $7.25/hr per hour — Idaho matches the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Boise's rapid growth has pushed wages and costs higher in the metro area. The median hourly wage in Idaho is approximately $30.29/hr, and the median household income is $63,000. Idaho's cost of living has risen sharply in Boise due to migration from higher-cost states, making the gap between the $7.25/hr minimum and actual living costs larger in the metro.
How Idaho Compares
Idaho's minimum wage of $7.25 is lower than neighboring Montana's $10.55. The median hourly rate of $30.29 exceeds Montana's $28.85. States with higher minimum wages generally have higher costs of living — Idaho's cost of living index is 97 compared to the national average of 100.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $10.55/hr min wage | Montana has a minimum wage of $10.55, a median hourly rate of approximately $28.85, and a state income tax rate up to 6.75%. |
| Wyoming | $7.25/hr min wage | Wyoming has a minimum wage of $7.25, a median hourly rate of approximately $32.69, and no state income tax. |
| Utah | $7.25/hr min wage | Utah has a minimum wage of $7.25, a median hourly rate of approximately $36.06, and a state income tax rate up to 4.65%. |
The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, which translates to $15,080 annually at full time. Idaho's minimum wage of $7.25 yields an annual salary of $15,080. The median hourly wage in Idaho is approximately $30.29, which is above the national median of roughly $26.44 per hour.
Tips for Idaho Residents
- 1Idaho uses the federal $7.25/hr minimum, but Boise's rapid growth (driven by migration from California) is pushing both wages and housing costs sharply higher. Use the state minimum as a baseline when evaluating hourly job offers in Idaho.
- 2The standard conversion assumes 2,080 working hours per year (40 hours/week times 52 weeks). Adjust for unpaid time off if your employer does not offer paid vacation.
- 3Idaho has a state income tax with a top rate of 5.8%. Factor in both state and federal taxes when estimating take-home pay from your hourly rate.
- 4If you regularly work overtime in Idaho, your effective annual salary will be higher than the standard 40-hour calculation. Use the overtime calculator for a more precise estimate.
- 5When comparing hourly pay to a salaried offer, add the value of benefits like health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off — these typically represent 20-30% of additional compensation value.