$42,000 Salary After Tax
Calculate your take-home pay on a $42,000 salary including Federal Tax, FICA, and state taxes.
Single filer, no state income tax (Texas)
Full Tax Breakdown
Income
Deductions
Take Home by Period
| Period | Gross | Federal | FICA | Take Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly | $42,000 | $3,002 | $3,213 | $35,786 |
| Monthly | $3,500.00 | $250.13 | $267.75 | $2,982.13 |
| Weekly | $807.69 | $57.72 | $61.79 | $688.18 |
| Daily | $161.54 | $11.54 | $12.36 | $137.64 |
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Your Income
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✓ No state income tax
Pre-tax contribution (max $23,500 in 2025)
Pre-tax health savings (max $4,300 self / $8,550 family)
Take Home Pay
$35,785.50/year
85.2% of gross income
- Gross Income$42,000.00
- Taxable Income$27,000.00
- Federal Tax-$3,001.50
- State Tax (TX)-$0.00
- Social Security-$2,604.00
- Medicare-$609.00
- Total Deductions-$6,214.50
14.8%
Effective Rate
12%
Marginal Rate
$42,000 Salary Insights
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$42,000 vs US Wages
Below US median
-29%
vs US Median
$17,540
Below Median
Where Your $42,000 Goes
Annual breakdown of your salary
401(k) Tax Benefits on $42,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is $42,000 after tax in the US?
On a $42,000 salary in the US (2025), your take-home pay after tax is $35,786 per year, or $2,982 per month. You pay $3,002 in federal tax and $3,213 in FICA taxes.
How much federal tax do I pay on $42,000?
On a $42,000 salary, you pay $3,002 in federal income tax (14.8% effective rate). Your marginal federal tax rate is 12%.
What federal tax bracket is $42,000 in?
A $42,000 salary puts you in the 12% federal tax bracket. Your taxable income of $27,000 is taxed progressively across the brackets.