£42 an hour is how much a year?
On an hourly wage of £42 per hour, a full-time job (37.5 hours a week) pays £81,900 a year before tax — and £58,059 after tax and National Insurance in the 2026/27 (26/27) tax year.
Gross per year (37.5h)
After tax per year
After tax per month
Net per hour worked
£42/hour at different weekly hours
| Hours per week | Weekly | Monthly | Yearly (gross) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 hours (part-time) | £672.00 | £2,912 | £34,944 |
| 20 hours (part-time) | £840.00 | £3,640 | £43,680 |
| 37.5 hours (full-time) | £1,575.00 | £6,825 | £81,900 |
| 40 hours | £1,680.00 | £7,280 | £87,360 |
Calculations assume 52 paid weeks per year. Contracted hours, overtime and unpaid breaks change the real figure — use the hourly wage calculator for your exact situation.
Take-home at 37.5 hours
| Gross salary | £81,900 |
| Income tax | −£20,192 |
| National Insurance | −£3,649 |
| Take-home per year | £58,059 |
| Per month | £4,838 |
| Per week | £1,117 |
Effective tax rate: 29.1%
Take-home at 40 hours
| Gross salary | £87,360 |
| Income tax | −£22,376 |
| National Insurance | −£3,758 |
| Take-home per year | £61,226 |
| Per month | £5,102 |
| Per week | £1,177 |
Working 2.5 extra hours/week adds £3,167 a year after tax.
Frequently asked questions
£42 an hour is how much a year in the UK?
Working full-time at 37.5 hours a week, £42 an hour is £81,900 a year before tax. On a 40-hour week it's £87,360 a year.
£42 an hour is how much a month after tax?
At 37.5 hours/week, £42/hour gives a gross annual salary of £81,900, which is £4,838 per month after income tax and National Insurance in 2026/27.
Is £42 an hour a good wage in the UK?
Yes — £42/hour full-time equates to £81,900 a year, comfortably above the UK median full-time salary of roughly £37,000.
What is £42 an hour weekly?
£1,575.00 a week at 37.5 hours, or £1,680.00 at 40 hours, before tax.