2026 Biweekly Pay Calculator
Biweekly Paycheck Calculator (2026)
On a biweekly schedule you receive 26 paychecks per year. Enter your annual salary and state below to see your exact biweekly take-home pay after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
Pay period comparison — 75,000 salary in California (single filer)
Illustrative engine-calculated breakdown. Annual net pay is the same regardless of pay frequency; per-check amounts differ because of how the year is divided.
| Pay Period | Paychecks/Year | Gross Per Check | Est. Net Per Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,442 | $1,104 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,885 | $2,208 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $3,125 | $2,392 |
| Monthly | 12 | $6,250 | $4,783 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many biweekly paychecks are there in 2026?
Most employees on a biweekly schedule receive 26 paychecks in 2026. Biweekly pay means every two weeks — 52 weeks divided by 2 equals 26 pay periods.
How do I calculate biweekly take-home pay from annual salary?
Divide your annual salary by 26 to get gross biweekly pay, then subtract federal income tax, state income tax (if applicable), Social Security, and Medicare withholding. ExactTakeHome's calculator does this automatically using 2026 IRS and state tables.
What is the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly pay?
Biweekly pay arrives every two weeks (26 paychecks per year). Semi-monthly pay arrives twice per month on fixed dates (24 paychecks per year). Semi-monthly checks are slightly larger because the same annual salary is split across fewer pay periods.