Biweekly Pay Calculator

Calculate gross biweekly pay from hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours and optional pretax deductions, with clear pay-period assumptions and a printable payroll worksheet.

Gross biweekly payRegular 2,000.00 + overtime 150.00 + bonus/allowance 0.00 − deduction 0.00 · 84 paid hours across two weeks · effective gross rate 25.60/hour · annualized estimate 55,900.00

Base hourly rateper hourRegular hours per weekhoursOvertime hours per weekhoursOvertime multiplier× base rateBonus or allowanceper biweekly periodPretax deductionper biweekly period

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Biweekly Pay Calculator: 2,150.00 gross biweekly. Regular 2,000.00 + overtime 150.00 + bonus/allowance 0.00 − deduction 0.00 · 84 paid hours across two weeks · effective gross rate 25.60/hour · annualized estimate 55,900.00

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Regular biweekly pay = hourly rate × regular hours per week × 2. Overtime biweekly pay = hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours per week × 2. Gross biweekly pay = regular biweekly pay + overtime biweekly pay + bonus or allowance − pretax deduction. Annualized gross estimate = gross biweekly pay × 26.

Apply the formulaRegular biweekly pay = hourly rate × regular hours per week × 2. Overtime biweekly pay = hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours per week × 2. Gross biweekly pay = regular biweekly pay + overtime biweekly pay + bonus or allowance − pretax deduction. Annualized gross estimate = gross biweekly pay × 26.2,150.00 gross biweeklyRegular 2,000.00 + overtime 150.00 + bonus/allowance 0.00 − deduction 0.00 · 84 paid hours across two weeks · effective gross rate 25.60/hour · annualized estimate 55,900.00

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Base hourly rate: 25 per hour
Regular hours per week: 40 hours
Overtime hours per week: 2 hours
Overtime multiplier: 1.5 × base rate
Bonus or allowance: 0 per biweekly period
Pretax deduction: 0 per biweekly period

Resulting answer

2,150.00 gross biweekly

Regular 2,000.00 + overtime 150.00 + bonus/allowance 0.00 − deduction 0.00 · 84 paid hours across two weeks · effective gross rate 25.60/hour · annualized estimate 55,900.00

Answer: 2,150.00 gross biweekly
Live support: Regular 2,000.00 + overtime 150.00 + bonus/allowance 0.00 − deduction 0.00 · 84 paid hours across two weeks · effective gross rate 25.60/hour · annualized estimate 55,900.00

Assumptions used

What this answer assumes

Best for two-week pay estimates, payslip checks, job-offer comparisons, manager approvals, classroom payroll examples and worker records where gross pay must be separated from tax or legal payroll decisions.

The pay period is exactly two weeks, so annualized pay uses 26 biweekly periods per year.
Regular and overtime hours are entered by the user; this calculator does not decide which hours legally qualify for overtime.
The result is a gross-pay worksheet before income tax, payroll tax, superannuation, retirement contributions, benefits, reimbursements, garnishments or employer on-costs.
The optional deduction line is a simple gross worksheet line, not a jurisdiction-specific tax or benefits calculation.
For official payroll, payslip disputes, awards, union rules, salaried exemptions or legal compliance, use the governing workplace rule and payroll system.

Master’s Tip

How to use the result well

Master’s Tip: keep regular hours, overtime hours and one-off additions on separate lines. A biweekly pay record is easier to check when the two-week period, multiplier and annualized comparison are visible instead of blended into one unexplained number.

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Base hourly rate: 25 per hour
Regular hours per week: 40 hours
Overtime hours per week: 2 hours
Overtime multiplier: 1.5 × base rate

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Formula

Regular biweekly pay = hourly rate × regular hours per week × 2. Overtime biweekly pay = hourly rate × overtime multiplier × overtime hours per week × 2. Gross biweekly pay = regular biweekly pay + overtime biweekly pay + bonus or allowance − pretax deduction. Annualized gross estimate = gross biweekly pay × 26.

Worked example

At 25 per hour, 40 regular hours per week and 2 overtime hours per week at 1.5×, regular biweekly pay = 25 × 40 × 2 = 2,000. Overtime biweekly pay = 25 × 1.5 × 2 × 2 = 150. With no bonus or deduction, gross biweekly pay = 2,150 and the simple annualized estimate is 55,900.

Professional note

Regional and unit assumptions

Standard or basis: transparent gross-pay arithmetic for a two-week pay period, using 26 biweekly periods per year for the annualized comparison. No named employment-law, tax, award, union or payroll-compliance standard is claimed.

Assumptions and limitations

The pay period is exactly two weeks, so annualized pay uses 26 biweekly periods per year.
Regular and overtime hours are entered by the user; this calculator does not decide which hours legally qualify for overtime.
The result is a gross-pay worksheet before income tax, payroll tax, superannuation, retirement contributions, benefits, reimbursements, garnishments or employer on-costs.
The optional deduction line is a simple gross worksheet line, not a jurisdiction-specific tax or benefits calculation.
For official payroll, payslip disputes, awards, union rules, salaried exemptions or legal compliance, use the governing workplace rule and payroll system.

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Questions

How do I calculate biweekly pay from hourly pay?

Multiply the hourly rate by regular hours per week and by 2. Add overtime pay, bonuses or allowances, then subtract any worksheet deduction you want shown separately.

How many biweekly pay periods are in a year?

A simple annualized estimate uses 26 biweekly pay periods because 52 weeks divided by 2 equals 26.

Does this calculate take-home pay?

No. This calculator shows gross biweekly pay before tax, deductions, benefits and local payroll rules. Use official payroll or tax guidance for take-home pay.

How is overtime included in biweekly pay?

Enter overtime hours per week and the overtime multiplier. The calculator multiplies overtime hours by the base rate, multiplier and two weeks.

What should I print for a biweekly pay record?

Print the hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, multiplier, additions, deductions, gross biweekly result, annualized comparison, formula, assumptions, date, page URL and notes about the pay period.

Calculation note

Biweekly pay turns two work weeks into one payroll record. The arithmetic is simple, but the record is only trustworthy when regular hours, overtime hours, multipliers, additions and deductions stay visible.

Two weeks need a clear denominator

Biweekly pay means one pay period covering two weeks. Annualizing that result normally multiplies by 26, but the printed record should still show the actual two-week inputs.

Gross pay is not take-home pay

A payroll worksheet can show gross earnings clearly without pretending to calculate tax or benefits. Keeping that boundary visible prevents a useful estimate from being mistaken for a payslip.

Overtime belongs on its own line

Premium hours can depend on law, contract, award, union rule or employer policy. The calculator applies the entered multiplier, while the user keeps the governing rule in the notes.

Sources and further readingU.S. Department of Labor — Hours worked under the FLSA U.S. Department of Labor — Overtime pay Fair Work Ombudsman — Record-keeping and pay slips