Biweekly Paycheck Calculator
Biweekly pay means 26 paychecks a year (semi-monthly is 24). Divide annual gross by 26, remove FICA and withholding, and you have the check that hits every two weeks — including those two months a year with three checks.
Quick answer: $52,000 a year is $2,000 gross per biweekly check; after simplified federal withholding and 7.65% FICA you keep roughly $1,590–$1,690 depending on state.
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Net pay per biweekly check (26/year)
$1,590.85
of $2,000.00 gross · $52,000.00 annual → $41,362.00 net per year
| Gross per check ($52,000.00 ÷ 26) | $2,000.00 |
| Federal withholding (simplified single/standard)your W-4 changes this — see the note below | − $156.15 |
| FICA (7.65%) | − $153.00 |
| State tax (custom 5%) | − $100.00 |
Deliberately simplified: a single-filer, standard-deduction federal estimate plus flat FICA and your state rate. Real paychecks vary with your W-4, pre-tax benefits and local taxes. Planning estimate, not tax advice.
Core facts
| Schedule | 26 checks/year — two months each year have three checks |
|---|---|
| Per-check gross | Annual salary ÷ 26 |
| Deductions | FICA 7.65% + simplified federal + state rate |
Common uses
- Budget around a biweekly schedule (including 3-check months)
- Compare a biweekly offer against a semi-monthly one
- Plan auto-transfers to match the 26-check rhythm
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Biweekly vs semi-monthly — which leaves more?
Same annual gross means the same annual net; the schedule only changes per-check amounts (26 smaller checks vs 24 larger ones) and the timing of the two 3-check months.
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