What is biweekly pay?
Biweekly pay means pay for a two-week pay period. This calculator estimates gross pay for that period from either hourly wages or an annual salary.
How to calculate biweekly pay from hourly wages
For hourly pay, multiply the hourly rate by hours worked per week, then multiply by two weeks.
How to calculate biweekly pay from annual salary
For salary mode, EarningsMath uses 26 biweekly pay periods per year as a simple arithmetic estimate.
Actual employer payroll calendars can differ, especially around calendar-year timing. This page is a gross pay estimate, not a payroll policy statement.
Biweekly vs semimonthly
Biweekly generally means every two weeks. Semimonthly generally means twice per month. Those schedules are not the same: biweekly is commonly estimated with 26 pay periods per year, while semimonthly is commonly estimated with 24 pay periods per year.
Does biweekly pay include taxes?
No. The calculator estimates gross pay before taxes, benefits, deductions, reimbursements, or other payroll adjustments.
Biweekly Pay Calculator FAQ
How many biweekly pay periods are in a year?
A common arithmetic estimate is 26 biweekly pay periods per year.
Is biweekly the same as twice a month?
No. Biweekly means every two weeks, while twice a month is semimonthly.
What is $25/hour paid biweekly?
At 40 hours per week, $25/hour equals $2,000 gross pay for a two-week period.
How do I convert annual salary to biweekly pay?
Divide annual salary by 26 for a simple biweekly gross-pay estimate.
Does this show take-home pay?
No. It shows gross pay before taxes and deductions.