$42 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
$42 an hour is $87,360 a year at 40 hours a week — $1,680/week, $7,280/month before taxes.
$42/hour = $87,360/year full-time (40 × 52).
- Weekly$1,680
- Biweekly$3,360
- Monthly$7,280
- vs. median wage+71%
Gross pay; median wage $24.51 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
$42/hour, every pay period
| Period | Gross pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $42.00 |
| Daily (8 hrs) | $336 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $1,680 |
| Biweekly | $3,360 |
| Semi-monthly | $3,640 |
| Monthly | $7,280 |
| Annual (2,080 hrs) | $87,360 |
Adjust hours below — and see take-home after taxes or by state. Nearby wages: $40/hr · $41/hr · $43/hr · $44/hr.
Context that matters at $42/hour
This clears the U.S. median wage of $24.51 and, full-time, lands near or above the median full-time salary (~$64,220). Overtime at time-and-a-half pays $63.00/hour — each weekly OT hour adds about $3,276 a year.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $42 an hour per year?
$87,360 before taxes at full-time hours (40/week, 52 weeks). Part-time at 30 hrs/week: $65,520.
Is $42/hour a good wage?
The U.S. median wage is $24.51/hour, so $42 is above it by 71%. It clears every state minimum wage.
What's $42/hour after taxes?
Roughly 75–85% of gross depending on state and filing status — order of $68,141 take-home for a single filer in a mid-tax state. The paycheck calculator gives your exact case.
Sources & methodology
Sources: NumberBench methodology.