Hourly to Yearly Calculator
$42 an Hour Is How Much a Year?
If you make $42.00 per hour, your yearly salary would be $87,360. This assumes 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.
| Timeframe | Gross Pay |
|---|---|
| Hourly | $42.00 |
| Daily | $336 |
| Weekly | $1,680 |
| Bi-Weekly | $3,360 |
| Monthly | $7,280 |
| Yearly | $87,360 |
Is $42/hr good?
This rate is 479.31% above the US federal minimum wage ($7.25/hr). Your local cost of living can change how far this goes.
Assumptions and tips for $42/hr
The conversion above assumes a steady schedule of 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. That is 2080 working hours annually.
- If you take unpaid time off, reduce weeks per year in the calculator to match how many weeks you actually work.
- If you work overtime, calculate regular hours at $42/hr and overtime hours at your premium rate (often 1.5x), then combine them for a more accurate weekly or yearly estimate.
- Monthly pay shown here is an average (yearly / 12). Your actual paychecks depend on whether you are paid weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly.
Try Custom Settings
Change hours per week and weeks per year to match your exact schedule.
Gross Pay Breakdown
- Yearly Gross$87,360
- Unadjusted Monthly$7,280
- Bi-Weekly Paycheck$3,360
Market Context
$42.00 per hour is 479.31% above the US federal minimum wage ($7.25).
Search jobs near this pay rateOpens a third-party job board in a new tab.