Biweekly Pay Calculator
Work out your biweekly paycheck from an hourly rate. Enter your hourly wage and hours worked per week, and this calculator shows your gross pay every two weeks plus the annual equivalent across 26 pay periods.
Formula
Biweekly Pay = Hourly Rate × Hours per Week × 2
- A biweekly pay period covers two weeks, so your pay is the hourly rate times weekly hours, doubled.
- There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year (52 weeks ÷ 2), which is why the annual figure multiplies by 26.
- This is gross pay — before tax, insurance, retirement, and other deductions.
- It assumes the same hours every week; overtime or variable schedules will change the actual amount.
- Biweekly (every two weeks, 26 paychecks) is different from semi-monthly (twice a month, 24 paychecks).
$25/hour, 40 hours/week
Inputs
- Hourly Rate: 25
- Hours per Week: 40
$25 × 40 × 2 = $2,000 every two weeks. Across 26 pay periods, that is $52,000 a year before deductions.
Frequently asked questions
How is biweekly pay calculated?
Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then double it for the two-week period. For salaried pay, divide the annual salary by 26.
How many biweekly paychecks are in a year?
26, because there are 52 weeks in a year and each pay period is two weeks long. A couple of times a year you may notice three paychecks in one month.
Is biweekly the same as semi-monthly?
No. Biweekly pays every two weeks for 26 checks a year; semi-monthly pays twice a month for 24 checks. The per-check amounts differ even at the same salary.
Is this gross or net pay?
Gross — the amount before taxes and deductions. Your take-home (net) pay will be lower once withholding and benefits come out.
Does it include overtime?
No. It assumes the same hours each week at one rate. Add overtime separately if some hours are paid at a higher rate.