Yep. 16k is $1.3k per month before tax. Taxes vary but 16k usually falls in the lowest tax bracket. The marginal federal tax rate at that bracket is 10%. Minus

Yep. 16k is $1.3k per month before tax. Taxes vary but 16k usually falls in the lowest tax bracket. The marginal federal tax rate at that bracket is 10%. Minus various deductions your take home is still 4 figures.