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Semi-Monthly Pay Calculator
Enter your annual salary to get your gross semi-monthly paycheck (salary ÷ 24), and see all 24 paydays of the year in the calendar.
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How to calculate a semi-monthly paycheck
Divide your annual salary by 24. A $60,000 salary pays $2,500.00 per paycheck before tax. For monthly pay, multiply a paycheck by 2. For the annual salary, multiply a semi-monthly paycheck by 24.
Semi-monthly pay by annual salary
Gross pay before tax and deductions.
| Annual salary | Per paycheck (÷ 24) | Per month (÷ 12) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,250.00 | $2,500.00 |
| $40,000 | $1,666.67 | $3,333.33 |
| $50,000 | $2,083.33 | $4,166.67 |
| $60,000 | $2,500.00 | $5,000.00 |
| $70,000 | $2,916.67 | $5,833.33 |
| $80,000 | $3,333.33 | $6,666.67 |
| $90,000 | $3,750.00 | $7,500.00 |
| $100,000 | $4,166.67 | $8,333.33 |
| $120,000 | $5,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
| $150,000 | $6,250.00 | $12,500.00 |
Semi-monthly pay by hourly rate (40 hours a week)
Based on 2,080 paid hours a year (40 hours × 52 weeks), divided into 24 paychecks. Hourly workers on semi-monthly pay see small differences from check to check, because the pay periods have 13 to 16 days.
| Hourly rate | Annual pay | Per paycheck (÷ 24) |
|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $1,300.00 |
| $18/hr | $37,440 | $1,560.00 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $1,733.33 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $2,166.67 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $2,600.00 |
| $35/hr | $72,800 | $3,033.33 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $3,466.67 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | $4,333.33 |
From paycheck to annual salary
Multiply one semi-monthly paycheck by 24. A $1,800.00 paycheck is $43,200 a year. If your check is after tax, the result is your yearly take-home, not your salary.
What this calculator leaves out
It shows gross pay. Federal, state and payroll taxes, retirement contributions and benefits come out before the money lands in your account, so your take-home is lower. Use your pay stub for the exact net amount.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate semi-monthly pay?
Divide the annual salary by 24. For hourly pay, multiply the hourly rate by 2,080 hours (full time) and divide by 24.
How much is $50,000 a year semi-monthly?
$2,083.33 per paycheck before tax.
How much is $20 an hour semi-monthly?
About $1,733.33 per paycheck before tax, working 40 hours a week all year.
Is semi-monthly pay twice a month?
Yes. Semi-monthly means two paydays in every month, 24 a year, usually the 15th and the last day or the 1st and 15th.
Is a semi-monthly check bigger than a biweekly check?
Yes, about 8.3% bigger, because the same yearly pay is split into 24 instead of 26 paychecks.
Are my dates saved?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.
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