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$42 an Hour is $87,360 a Year

Gross Annual Pay$87,360
After Tax (Estimate)$60,302~$28.99/hour take-home
Based on 40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year

Salary Breakdown for $42/Hour

Time PeriodHoursGross PayFederal Tax*State Tax*FICANet Pay
Hourly1$42.00----
Daily8$336.00$61.57$16.80$25.70$231.93
Weekly40$1680.00$307.83$84.00$128.52$1159.65
Bi-Weekly80$3360.00$615.66$168.00$257.04$2319.30
Monthly173.33$7280.00$1333.93$364.00$556.92$5025.15
Annual2080$87,360$16,007.2$4,368$6,683.04$60,301.76
*Tax estimates based on single filer, standard deduction, 2025 rates

Compare Similar Hourly Rates

$40/hour$83,200/year-4.8%$41/hour$85,280/year-2.4%$42/hour$87,360/yearCurrent Rate$43/hour$89,440/year+2.4%$44/hour$91,520/year+4.8%

Overtime Scenarios

Time and a Half (1.5x)$63.00/hour10 hours OT/week: $120,120/year (+38%)
Double Time (2x)$84.00/hour5 hours DT/week: $109,200/year (+25%)

What Can You Afford on $42/Hour?

Housing (28% Rule)
Maximum monthly rent/mortgage: $1,407
Annual housing budget: $16,884
Budget Breakdown (50/30/20 Rule)
  • Needs (50%): $30,151/year ($2,513/month)
  • Wants (30%): $18,091/year ($1,508/month)
  • Savings (20%): $12,060/year ($1,005/month)

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