Pay Period Counts
Bi-weekly means every two weeks, which creates 26 periods in a 52-week year. Semi-monthly means twice per month, which creates 24 periods in a year.
Conversion Formulas
- Bi-weekly to annual: bi-weekly amount x 26
- Semi-monthly to annual: semi-monthly amount x 24
- Annual to bi-weekly: annual amount / 26
- Annual to semi-monthly: annual amount / 24
Example
A $60,000 annual amount equals $2,307.69 per bi-weekly period or $2,500.00 per semi-monthly period. The annual total is the same; the period count and per-period amount are different.
How to Review the Result
Check the source entries against the values shown in the calculator. Confirm the date, start time, end time, break minutes, hourly rate, threshold, and multiplier one field at a time.
Gross duration is the full time between start and end. Net duration is the amount left after the entered break is deducted. If those values do not match your expectation, correct the time or break entry before reviewing the final total.
Keep the Calculation Reproducible
When a result will be shared, record the inputs beside it. A clear note might include the pay period, shift dates, total break minutes, selected rate, and any extra-hour settings used.
For recurring work, use the same input format each time and keep each period separate. Recalculate after edits instead of adjusting the final number manually.