$42.00 an hour is how much a year? (US 2026)
At $42.00 an hour and 40 hours a week, you earn
$87,360 a year, $70,288 after federal
taxes ($5,857 a month take-home) in 2026, before any state income tax.
$42.00/hour by weekly hours
| Hours/week | Yearly gross | After federal tax | Monthly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | $65,520 | $54,825 | $4,569 |
| 35 | $76,440 | $62,606 | $5,217 |
| 40 | $87,360 | $70,288 | $5,857 |
| 45 | $98,280 | $77,970 | $6,497 |
$42.00/hour by pay period (40-hour week)
| Period | Gross | After federal tax |
|---|---|---|
| Week | $1,680.00 | $1,351.69 |
| Biweekly | $3,360.00 | $2,703.38 |
| Month | $7,280 | $5,857 |
| Year | $87,360 | $70,288 |
Overtime and extra hours at $42.00
| Rate | Per hour | Per extra weekly hour, per year |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (1×) | $42.00 | $2,184 |
| Time and a half (1.5×, FLSA overtime) | $63.00 | $3,276 |
| Double time (2×) | $84.00 | $4,368 |
From 2025 through 2028, up to $12,500 of qualifying overtime premium pay is deductible from federal income tax under the OBBBA: overtime is worth more net than it used to be.
Set your own hours in the hourly rate calculator , or see the full breakdown for $87,000 after tax.
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Frequently asked questions
What is $42.00 an hour after taxes?
About $33.79 per hour after federal taxes at 40 hours a week: your gross rate minus the average federal deduction rate at this income. State tax reduces it further outside the nine no-tax states.
What assumptions do the after-tax figures use?
Tax year 2026, single filer, standard deduction, federal income tax + Social Security + Medicare only. See the US methodology.
Last updated 2026-11-04.