Paycheck Calculator
Estimate a gross paycheck from hourly pay or annual salary. Include overtime, pay frequency, and optional deductions.
Compare pay frequencies
| Pay frequency | Checks per year | Gross check at $52,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,000.00 |
| Biweekly | 26 | $2,000.00 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,166.67 |
| Monthly | 12 | $4,333.33 |
| Quarterly | 4 | $13,000.00 |
| Annual | 1 | $52,000.00 |
Standard annual model. Actual calendar pay dates may produce a different number of checks.
Biweekly and semi-monthly are different
Biweekly means every two weeks, usually 26 checks in the annual model. Semi-monthly means twice each month, or 24 checks. At a $60,000 salary, those checks are approximately $2,307.69 and $2,500 respectively.
How is a paycheck calculated?
Hourly paycheck
$25 × 80 regular hours = $2,000
The calculator models a repeating weekly schedule and averages annual earnings over the selected pay frequency.
Salary paycheck
$60,000 ÷ 24 = $2,500
A one-off bonus can be added to the estimated check without changing annual salary.
Hourly and salary paychecks
| Hourly pay | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Starts with rate and paid hours | Starts with annual compensation |
| A different number of hours changes gross pay | Regular salary is divided by modeled pay periods |
| Extra earnings depend on the arrangement | Extra earnings depend on the arrangement |
Gross pay vs. pay after deductions
Gross pay is earnings before deductions. The adjusted figure here is gross pay minus the deduction amounts you enter for one check. It is not a tax calculation.
| Pay component | Illustrative amount |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 |
| Entered pre-tax deduction | $100.00 |
| Entered post-tax deduction | $50.00 |
| After entered deductions | $1,850.00 |
The pre-tax label identifies your input. This calculator does not estimate tax savings or recalculate withholding. Include any withholding amount yourself if you want it subtracted.
Does this paycheck calculator calculate taxes?
No. Actual take-home pay depends on withholding, benefits, retirement contributions, and other payroll details. The displayed adjusted amount subtracts only what you entered.
How does overtime affect a paycheck?
The tool adds extra weekly earnings at your multiplier, then averages the annual total over the chosen frequency. Use the overtime calculator to examine those hours separately.
Biweekly pay by annual salary
| Annual salary | Biweekly gross · 26 checks |
|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,153.85 |
| $40,000 | $1,538.46 |
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 |
| $60,000 | $2,307.69 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 |
| $80,000 | $3,076.92 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 |
| $125,000 | $4,807.69 |
| $150,000 | $5,769.23 |
| $200,000 | $7,692.31 |
Gross salary only. No bonus, overtime, or deductions.
Frequently asked questions
How is a paycheck calculated?
Hourly gross pay starts with rate times paid hours, plus overtime and other earnings. Salary gross pay starts with annual salary divided by the modeled pay periods.
How much is a $25 hourly paycheck?
At 40 hours a week for 52 paid weeks, gross weekly pay is $1,000 and gross biweekly pay is $2,000 before overtime, bonuses, or deductions.
How many paychecks are there in a year?
This model uses 52 weekly, 26 biweekly, 24 semi-monthly, 12 monthly, four quarterly, or one annual payment. Actual calendar pay dates can differ.
What is the difference between biweekly and semi-monthly?
Biweekly means every two weeks. Semi-monthly means twice each month. The standard model uses 26 and 24 checks respectively.
Does this calculate taxes?
No. You can enter deductions, but the tool does not calculate tax withholding or tax savings from pre-tax deductions.
Does overtime affect my paycheck?
Yes. The selected multiplier applies to the extra weekly hours entered. The result averages those earnings over the selected pay frequency.
Is adjusted pay the same as take-home pay?
Only if all relevant deductions have been entered correctly. The label “estimated pay after entered deductions” describes exactly what is subtracted. It is not an automatic net-pay estimate.
Can I use an annual salary?
Yes. Select Annual salary, enter the yearly amount, and choose your pay frequency.
Are deduction amounts annual or per paycheck?
Per paycheck. Enter each amount for the check you are estimating. A bonus is also entered for that one check.
Why might an actual paycheck differ?
Actual payroll may use recorded hours, specific pay dates, taxes, benefit deductions, leave adjustments, bonuses, or reimbursements that differ from these inputs.
Paycheck calculator methodology
Visible assumptions. Checkable formulas.
Hourly annual pay is rate × weekly hours × paid weeks. Salary uses the annual amount entered. Overtime is added separately, then the total is divided by pay periods. Bonuses and deductions are per check. Values retain full precision until display. Read our calculation methodology.