How it works
biweekly = annual ÷ 2626 pay periods = 52 weeks ÷ 2
- annual
- your yearly salary, before tax
- 26
- biweekly pay periods in a year
- biweekly
- one paycheck, every two weeks
This is gross pay, before tax and deductions, so each deposit lands lower. Because 26 checks fall across 12 months, two months of the year hold three biweekly paychecks instead of two.
Frequently asked questions
How many biweekly pay periods are in a year?
26, since 52 weeks divide into 26 two-week blocks.
What is $60,000 a year biweekly?
About $2,307.69 every two weeks before tax.
How do I calculate biweekly pay from salary?
Divide the annual salary by 26. That covers every two-week paycheck for the year.
Why are there two months with three paychecks?
With 26 checks spread over 12 months, the pay dates drift, so two months each catch a third check.