$42 an hour by hours worked
What the same hourly rate pays at different weekly schedules (overtime premium not included).
| Hours per week | Per week | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 h | $672.00 | $2,912.00 | $34,944 |
| 20 h | $840.00 | $3,640.00 | $43,680 |
| 25 h | $1,050.00 | $4,550.00 | $54,600 |
| 30 h | $1,260.00 | $5,460.00 | $65,520 |
| 35 h | $1,470.00 | $6,370.00 | $76,440 |
| 37.5 h | $1,575.00 | $6,825.00 | $81,900 |
| 38 h | $1,596.00 | $6,916.00 | $82,992 |
| 40 h | $1,680.00 | $7,280.00 | $87,360 |
| 45 h | $1,890.00 | $8,190.00 | $98,280 |
What $42 an hour adds up to
- Of every extra $1,000 you earn at this level, you keep $680.
- Your taxable income is in the 30% bracket, $52,008 below the 37% rate.
- At this income, the low income tax offset has fully phased out.
- With a HELP debt, compulsory repayments of $2,020 a year would apply.
- Your employer's 12% super ($9,959) leaves $20,041 of concessional cap for salary sacrifice or personal deductible contributions.
$42 an hour after tax by pay period
Paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? Here is the same salary for each pay cycle, before and after tax.
| Pay period | Gross pay | Deductions | Take-home pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | $82,992 | $17,077 | $65,915 |
| Monthly | $6,916.00 | $1,423.12 | $5,492.88 |
| Fortnightly | $3,192.00 | $656.82 | $2,535.18 |
| Weekly | $1,596.00 | $328.41 | $1,267.59 |
| Daily | $319.20 | $65.68 | $253.52 |
| Hourly | $42.00 | $8.64 | $33.36 |
Where your money goes
You keep79%
- Take-home pay$65,91579.4%
- Income tax$15,41818.6%
- Medicare levy$1,6602.0%
Your employer also pays $9,959 of superannuation (12%) on top of this salary. It goes to your super fund, not your bank account.
- Income tax ($15,418). PAYG tax withheld by your employer on $82,992 of taxable income.
- Medicare levy ($1,660). A flat 2% levy that pays for Medicare, withheld with your income tax.
Frequently asked questions
$42 an hour is how much a year?
$82,992 a year before tax, based on 38 hours a week and 52 weeks.
$42 an hour is how much a month?
About $6,916.00 per month before tax.
$42 an hour is how much a week?
$1,596.00 per week before tax for 38 hours.
How much is $42 an hour after tax?
About $65,915 a year, or $33.36 per hour.
Is $42 an hour above the minimum wage?
Yes. The minimum wage is $26.44 an hour.
How we calculate
Figures use ATO 2026-27 resident tax rates, the low income tax offset, the Medicare levy and HELP repayment rates. Read our methodology. Last updated September 25, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice.