Biweekly Pay Calculator
Calculate your biweekly paycheck before and after taxes. See exactly what lands in your bank every two weeks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What This Calculator Does
This biweekly pay calculator shows your gross and net pay for every paycheck when paid every two weeks. It applies 2026 federal and state tax rates to give you an accurate estimate of your take-home amount, along with an annual and monthly summary.
How It Works
Biweekly pay divides your annual salary across 26 pay periods:
Taxes (federal, state, Social Security, Medicare) are calculated annually then divided by 26 to show the per-paycheck deduction. Your state selection determines whether state income tax applies.
Example Calculation
A $65,000/year salary in Texas (no state tax):
- Gross biweekly: $65,000 ÷ 26 = $2,500
- Federal tax per check: ~$256
- FICA per check (SS + Medicare): ~$191
- Net biweekly take-home: ~$2,053
In California with the same salary, the net would be approximately $1,890/check due to state taxes.
Why This Matters
Your biweekly paycheck is the most practical figure for setting up automatic bill payments, rent, and savings transfers. Knowing your exact net amount prevents overdrafts and helps you plan around the two "bonus" paycheck months each year — typically the best opportunities to boost savings or pay down debt faster.
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