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Pay Period Calculator

Pay Period Breakdown

Calculate pay period details from annual salary

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Next Pay Date

Find your next pay date from your last pay date

Formula

Pay Per Period = Annual Salary / Number of Pay Periods

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pay periods are in a year?
Weekly = 52, Bi-weekly = 26, Semi-monthly = 24, Monthly = 12. Bi-weekly is the most common pay frequency in the US.
What is the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly?
Bi-weekly pay is every two weeks (26 pay periods). Semi-monthly pay is twice a month, usually on the 1st and 15th (24 pay periods). Bi-weekly results in 2 extra paychecks per year.

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