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

Use this biweekly paycheck calculator for 2026 to convert annual salary to gross biweekly, weekly, and monthly pay. The reference tables also show common hourly wages and a 2026 federal income tax + FICA take-home baseline for a single filer before state or local income taxes.

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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: federal + FICA estimates (2026)

These estimates use the site's 2026 single-filer federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, plus employee Social Security and Medicare. They show a no-state-income-tax baseline; state/local taxes, credits, benefits, and pre-tax deductions can change your actual paycheck.

Hourly Rate Biweekly Gross Estimated Biweekly After Federal + FICA Estimated Annual Take-Home
$13/hour$1,040~$918~$23,877
$15/hour$1,200~$1,048~$27,249
$16/hour$1,280~$1,112~$28,920
$18/hour$1,440~$1,241~$32,263
$20/hour$1,600~$1,369~$35,606
$22/hour$1,760~$1,498~$38,948
$25/hour$2,000~$1,691~$43,962
$30/hour$2,400~$2,012~$52,318

Assumptions: 40 hrs/week × 52 weeks, single filer, standard deduction, no state/local income tax. 2026 federal inputs are based on the IRS 2026 inflation adjustments and IRS Publication 15 (2026) for FICA rates. For state-specific estimates, use the California, Texas, or Florida hourly calculators.

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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. On a $60,000 salary, each biweekly paycheck is about $2,308 gross ($60,000 ÷ 26).

How do you calculate biweekly pay from salary?

Divide annual salary by 26. Examples: $50,000 ÷ 26 = about $1,923 biweekly · $60,000 = about $2,308 · $75,000 = about $2,885 · $100,000 = about $3,846. These are gross figures before taxes and deductions.

How much is $13 an hour biweekly after taxes?

At $13/hour for 40 hours a week, biweekly gross pay is $1,040. Using the site's 2026 single-filer federal tax and employee FICA rules, with no state or local income tax, estimated take-home is about $918 biweekly or $23,877 per year.

How much is $20 an hour biweekly after taxes?

At $20/hour for 40 hours a week, biweekly gross pay is $1,600. Using the same 2026 federal + FICA baseline with no state or local income tax, estimated take-home is about $1,369 biweekly or $35,606 per year.

How much is $22 an hour biweekly after taxes?

At $22/hour for 40 hours a week, biweekly gross pay is $1,760. Using the same 2026 federal + FICA baseline with no state or local income tax, estimated take-home is about $1,498 biweekly or $38,948 per year.

If I make $1,600 biweekly, how much is that per year?

$1,600 gross every two weeks equals $41,600 gross per year across 26 pay periods. For a single filer with no state or local income tax, the site's 2026 federal + FICA baseline estimates about $35,606 annual take-home, or about $1,369 per biweekly period after those taxes.

Is biweekly pay the same as semi-monthly?

No. Biweekly pay means every two weeks, usually 26 paychecks per year. Semi-monthly means twice a month on fixed dates, usually 24 paychecks per year. Total annual gross pay can be the same; the number and size of checks differ.

Why do some months have three paychecks?

Because 26 biweekly pay periods do not divide evenly into 12 months. Depending on your payroll calendar, two months in many years can contain three biweekly paydays instead of two.

Does this calculator include taxes?

The main calculator shows gross pay. The after-tax table provides a 2026 federal income tax + FICA baseline for a single filer with no state or local income tax. For state-specific estimates, use the state paycheck calculators.