Semi-Monthly Pay Calculator

How semi-monthly pay works

Semi-monthly pay means you are paid twice each month, which usually creates 24 pay periods per year.

Example: $60,000 salary

A $60,000 annual salary divided by 24 pay periods equals $2,500 in gross pay per semi-monthly paycheck.

Semi-monthly vs. biweekly pay

Semi-monthly and biweekly are not the same. Semi-monthly usually means 24 paychecks per year, while biweekly usually means 26. That difference changes the amount of each paycheck even when annual salary is the same.

Hourly workers and semi-monthly pay

For hourly workers, pay can vary by the number of hours worked in each pay period. This calculator converts using your weekly hours and annual work schedule for a consistent gross-pay estimate.

Semi-monthly pay calculator FAQ

How many semi-monthly pay periods are in a year?

There are typically 24 semi-monthly pay periods because employees are paid twice per month.

Is semi-monthly every two weeks?

No. Every two weeks is biweekly. Semi-monthly usually means two set pay dates per month.

How do I convert monthly pay to semi-monthly pay?

Divide monthly gross pay by two. For example, $5,000 per month equals $2,500 semi-monthly.

How do I convert biweekly pay to semi-monthly pay?

Convert biweekly pay to annual income first by multiplying by 26, then divide annual income by 24.

Does this calculate take-home pay?

No. Results are gross pay before taxes and deductions.

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