$42 an hour by pay period
For a full-time job of 40 hours a week, before taxes:
| Pay period | 52 paid weeks | 50 paid weeks (2 weeks unpaid) |
|---|---|---|
| Per year | $87,360 | $84,000 |
| Per month | $7,280 | $7,000 |
| Per two weeks (biweekly) | $3,360 | $3,230.77 |
| Per week | $1,680 | $1,680 |
| Per day (8 hours) | $336 | $336 |
How to calculate it
A full-time year has 2,080 working hours (40 × 52). For a quick estimate, double the hourly wage and add three zeros: $42 → about $84,000. Every extra $1 an hour adds $2,080 a year.
Part-time and overtime at $42 an hour
Overtime above 40 hours a week is paid at time and a half ($63 an hour), as required for most hourly workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $420 | $1,820 | $21,840 |
| 15 | $630 | $2,730 | $32,760 |
| 20 | $840 | $3,640 | $43,680 |
| 25 | $1,050 | $4,550 | $54,600 |
| 30 | $1,260 | $5,460 | $65,520 |
| 35 | $1,470 | $6,370 | $76,440 |
| 40 | $1,680 | $7,280 | $87,360 |
| 45 (5 h overtime) | $1,995 | $8,645 | $103,740 |
| 50 (10 h overtime) | $2,310 | $10,010 | $120,120 |
$42 an hour after taxes
Take-home pay depends on your state, filing status, benefits and retirement contributions. Social Security and Medicare alone take 7.65%, and federal and state income taxes add more. Here is what $87,360 a year looks like at different total withholding rates:
| Share withheld for taxes | Take-home per year | Per month | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15% | $74,256 | $6,188 | $2,856 |
| 20% | $69,888 | $5,824 | $2,688 |
| 25% | $65,520 | $5,460 | $2,520 |
| 30% | $61,152 | $5,096 | $2,352 |
What can you afford on $42 an hour?
- Rent: the common 30% rule suggests spending no more than about $2,184 a month on rent (30% of $7,280 gross monthly pay).
- Home buying: lenders' 28% guideline allows a housing payment of about $2,038 a month — see the home affordability calculator.
- Compared with the federal minimum wage of $7.25, $42 an hour is 5.8 times as much.
Nearby hourly wages
| Hourly wage | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| $39 an hour | $6,760 | $81,120 |
| $40 an hour | $6,933 | $83,200 |
| $41 an hour | $7,107 | $85,280 |
| $42 an hour | $7,280 | $87,360 |
| $43 an hour | $7,453 | $89,440 |
| $44 an hour | $7,627 | $91,520 |
| $45 an hour | $7,800 | $93,600 |
See every wage from $10 to $100 in the hourly to salary chart, or go the other way with $85,000 a year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $42 an hour per year?
$42 an hour is $87,360 a year before taxes, assuming 40 hours a week for 52 weeks (2,080 hours). With two weeks of unpaid time off it is $84,000.
How much is $42 an hour per month?
About $7,280 a month before taxes ($87,360 ÷ 12). A four-week month of work pays $6,720.
How much is $42 an hour biweekly?
A biweekly paycheck covers 80 hours, so $42 an hour is $3,360 every two weeks before taxes.
How much is $42 an hour part time?
At 20 hours a week, $42 an hour is $840 a week or $43,680 a year. At 30 hours a week it is $1,260 a week or $65,520 a year.
How much is $42 an hour after taxes?
It depends on your location and situation. If 20% of your pay is withheld for taxes, $87,360 becomes about $69,888 a year ($5,824 a month); at 25%, about $65,520 a year.
Results are estimates for educational purposes and are not financial advice. Actual loan terms, rates, taxes and fees vary by lender and location — confirm figures with a qualified professional before making decisions.
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