Biweekly Paycheck Calculator (2026): Gross & After-Tax Pay

Find your biweekly paycheck after taxes for 2026 — for any hourly wage or annual salary. Quick reference: $13/hr = ~$980 biweekly (no-tax state) or ~$826 (CA) · $20/hr = ~$1,400 (no-tax) or ~$1,228 (CA). Gross and after-tax estimates for TX/FL/WA, California, and New York. Based on 26 pay periods per year.

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Biweekly paycheck by salary and hourly rate (2026)

Here's how common salaries and hourly wages convert to biweekly paychecks (gross, before taxes, 26 pay periods per year):

Annual Salary / Hourly Rate Biweekly Gross Weekly Gross Monthly Gross
$13/hour ($27,040/yr) ~$1,040 ~$520 ~$2,253
$15/hour ($31,200/yr) ~$1,200 ~$600 ~$2,600
$18/hour ($37,440/yr) ~$1,440 ~$720 ~$3,120
$20/hour ($41,600/yr) ~$1,600 ~$800 ~$3,467
$22/hour ($45,760/yr) ~$1,760 ~$880 ~$3,813
$25/hour ($52,000/yr) ~$2,000 ~$1,000 ~$4,333
$50,000/year ~$1,923 ~$962 ~$4,167
$60,000/year ~$2,308 ~$1,154 ~$5,000
$75,000/year ~$2,885 ~$1,442 ~$6,250
$100,000/year ~$3,846 ~$1,923 ~$8,333

Gross figures only — before federal, state, and payroll taxes. To see biweekly after-tax take-home pay, use the California hourly calculator, Texas hourly calculator, or your state's calculator. For "$13 an hour biweekly after taxes" and similar after-tax estimates, see the US hourly paycheck tax calculator.

Biweekly paycheck after taxes: hourly wage estimates (2026)

Here's how much you actually take home biweekly at common hourly rates — after federal income tax and FICA — broken out by state tax situation (single filer, standard deduction, 40 hrs/week):

Hourly Rate Biweekly Gross No-Tax State (TX/FL/WA) After Taxes California After Taxes New York After Taxes
$13/hour $1,040 ~$980 ~$826 ~$820
$15/hour $1,200 ~$1,080 ~$918 ~$923
$16/hour $1,280 ~$1,130 ~$974 ~$971
$18/hour $1,440 ~$1,270 ~$1,088 ~$1,100
$20/hour $1,600 ~$1,400 ~$1,228 ~$1,216
$22/hour $1,760 ~$1,520 ~$1,340 ~$1,326
$23/hour $1,840 ~$1,580 ~$1,390 ~$1,375
$25/hour $2,000 ~$1,710 ~$1,526 ~$1,500
$27/hour $2,160 ~$1,830 ~$1,630 ~$1,604
$30/hour $2,400 ~$2,010 ~$1,786 ~$1,762

Single filer, standard deduction, 40 hrs/week, 2026 federal + state rates. No-tax states (TX/FL/WA) = federal + FICA only. California includes CA state tax + SDI. New York includes NY state tax. Excludes local taxes and pre-tax deductions. For your exact state, use the California, Texas, or Florida hourly calculators.

How Biweekly Pay Works

Biweekly payroll means you are paid once every two weeks, resulting in 26 paychecks per year. This is different from semi-monthly pay, which only produces 24.

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Biweekly paycheck calculator: FAQs

What is a biweekly paycheck?

A biweekly paycheck is paid every two weeks, resulting in 26 paychecks per year. This is the most common pay schedule in the US. On a $60,000 salary, each biweekly paycheck is $2,308 gross ($60,000 ÷ 26). After taxes, take-home is approximately $1,750–$1,900 per biweekly paycheck depending on your state.

How do you calculate biweekly pay from salary?

Divide your annual salary by 26. Examples: $50,000 ÷ 26 = $1,923 biweekly · $60,000 ÷ 26 = $2,308 · $75,000 ÷ 26 = $2,885 · $100,000 ÷ 26 = $3,846. These are gross figures — before taxes. For after-tax biweekly pay, multiply by your effective keep rate (approximately 75–82% for most workers depending on state).

How much is $13 an hour biweekly after taxes?

At $13/hour (40 hrs/week), biweekly gross pay is $1,040. After federal income tax and FICA, biweekly take-home is approximately $980 in no-tax states (TX/FL/WA) or ~$826 in California. Annual take-home is approximately $25,500 (no-tax state) or $21,500 (California).

How much is $20 an hour biweekly after taxes?

At $20/hour (40 hrs/week), biweekly gross pay is $1,600. After federal income tax and FICA, biweekly take-home is approximately $1,400 in no-tax states (TX/FL/WA) or ~$1,228 in California. Annual take-home is approximately $36,400 (no-tax state) or $31,900 (California).

How much is $22 an hour biweekly after taxes?

At $22/hour (40 hrs/week), biweekly gross pay is $1,760. After federal income tax and FICA, biweekly take-home is approximately $1,520 in no-tax states or ~$1,340 in California.

Is biweekly pay the same as semi-monthly?

No. Biweekly = paid every two weeks = 26 paychecks/year. Semi-monthly = paid twice a month on fixed dates = 24 paychecks/year. On a $60,000 salary: biweekly check = $2,308, semi-monthly check = $2,500. Total annual pay is the same — only the number and size of checks differs.

Why do some months have three paychecks?

Because 26 biweekly pay periods don't divide evenly into 12 months. Twice a year, a month will contain three pay Fridays (or whatever your pay day is). These "extra" paychecks are a budgeting opportunity — many people use them for savings, debt paydown, or larger purchases.

Does this calculator include taxes?

The main calculator shows gross biweekly pay only. The after-tax reference table above shows estimated take-home after federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax for no-tax states, California, and New York. For your exact state, use the state-specific calculators.