Tools in This Collection
Pay Period Calculator
Calculate pay dates, frequency, and paycheck amounts
Paycheck Calculator
Estimate net pay after taxes and deductions
Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate employer and employee tax obligations
Overtime Calculator
Calculate overtime pay and tax impact
Time Card Calculator
Track hours worked and calculate total pay
India Gratuity Calculator
Calculate gratuity payout under Indian labor law
Canada EI Benefits Calculator
Estimate Canadian employment insurance benefits
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Managing Your Payroll
Whether you're an employee trying to understand your paycheck or a small business owner processing payroll, these tools handle the math. Start with the Pay Period Calculator to understand your pay schedule, then use the Paycheck Calculator to estimate your take-home pay after taxes and deductions.
Understanding Your Pay Schedule
The most common pay frequencies are biweekly (26 paychecks per year) and semi-monthly (24 paychecks per year). A $65,000 salary pays $2,500 biweekly or $2,708 semi-monthly. Biweekly schedules give you two months with three paychecks — a budgeting advantage many employees prefer. Read our guide to calculating pay periods for worked examples.
Payroll Tax Obligations
Employers and employees each pay 7.65% in FICA taxes (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare) on wages up to $168,600 (2026 cap). Use the Payroll Tax Calculator to see exact obligations. Self-employed individuals pay both halves (15.3%) but deduct the employer portion.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many biweekly pay periods are there in 2026?
There are 26 biweekly pay periods in 2026. Depending on your employer's start date, you may see 2 months with 3 paychecks.
What is the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly pay?
Biweekly pay occurs every 2 weeks (26 times per year). Semi-monthly pay occurs on the 1st and 15th (24 times per year). Biweekly paychecks are smaller but you get 2 extra per year.
How do I calculate my paycheck from annual salary?
Divide your annual salary by the number of pay periods. For biweekly: salary ÷ 26. For semi-monthly: salary ÷ 24. For monthly: salary ÷ 12. Then subtract taxes and deductions for net pay.
What payroll taxes do employers pay?
Employers pay 7.65% in FICA taxes (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare), plus federal and state unemployment insurance (FUTA/SUTA). Total employer payroll tax burden is typically 10-15% of wages.