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US BIWEEKLY PAYCHECK TOOL
Biweekly Paycheck Calculator 2026
Calculate your exact biweekly (every 2 weeks) take-home pay after federal & state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare deductions.
Annual Salary
Pre-Tax USD
Federal + FICA
Tax Deductions
Biweekly Pay
Every 2 Weeks
Annual Gross Salary$0
Biweekly Gross (Annual / 26)$0
Federal Income Tax$0
Social Security (6.2%)$0
Medicare (1.45%)$0
401(k) Contribution$0
Biweekly Take-Home Pay$0
How Biweekly Pay Works
A biweekly pay schedule means you receive a paycheck every 2 weeks (26 times per year). This is the most common pay frequency in the US. Your annual salary is divided by 26 to get each gross paycheck amount.
- Federal Tax: Based on 2026 IRS brackets after standard deduction
- Social Security: 6.2% up to $176,100 wage base
- Medicare: 1.45% on all wages (+ 0.9% surtax over $200k)
- 401(k): Pre-tax contribution reduces taxable income
2026 Federal Tax Brackets (Single)
| Taxable Income | Rate | On Amount Over |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $11,925 | 10% | $0 |
| $11,926 – $48,475 | 12% | $11,925 |
| $48,476 – $103,350 | 22% | $48,475 |
| $103,351 – $197,300 | 24% | $103,350 |
| $197,301 – $250,525 | 32% | $197,300 |
| $250,526 – $626,350 | 35% | $250,525 |
| Over $626,350 | 37% | $626,350 |
Biweekly vs Other Pay Frequencies
| Frequency | Paychecks/Year | Example ($60k/yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 gross |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,307.69 gross |
| Semi-Monthly | 24 | $2,500.00 gross |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 gross |
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How many biweekly paychecks in 2026?
There are 26 biweekly paychecks in 2026. Some years have 27 biweekly pay periods depending on your company's start date.
Is biweekly the same as semi-monthly?
No. Biweekly = every 2 weeks = 26 paychecks/year. Semi-monthly = twice per month on fixed dates = 24 paychecks/year.
Why is my take-home lower than expected?
Deductions include federal tax, state tax (not included here), Social Security, Medicare, health insurance premiums, and retirement contributions.
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