Standard 72-hour check
Use the preset for two 36-hour weeks with no overtime, then adjust your rate and tax estimate.
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Biweekly paycheck calculator
Biweekly paycheck calculator
Estimate your two-week paycheck with regular hours, overtime, differentials, deductions, and taxes.
Enter your paycheck details
Your estimate updates as you type. No data is saved. Estimates run in your browser.
Quick presets
This estimates paycheck withholding, not your final tax bill.
This is only an estimate. Your actual paycheck may vary based on benefits, withholding, local taxes, and employer rules.
What to know
A biweekly check can hide what happened in each individual week. One week may include overtime while the other is closer to normal, and deductions come out of the full check.
Enter Week 1 and Week 2 separately, then open advanced options if the check includes differential hours or deductions.
Good to know
- Overtime hours are entered separately for each week.
- Pretax deductions reduce the income used for the tax estimate.
- Posttax deductions come out after estimated taxes are withheld.
This calculator is an estimate only. It is not tax, legal, payroll, or financial advice. Your actual paycheck can vary based on your employer, benefits, withholding, state taxes, local taxes, and payroll rules.
Example scenarios
One overtime week
Use the one OT week preset when Week 1 has overtime and Week 2 is closer to your normal schedule.
Weekend differential check
Use the weekend differential preset, then edit the weekend premium hours and rate in advanced options.
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FAQ
Does this estimate a full two-week paycheck?
Yes. It estimates gross pay, taxes, deductions, and take-home pay for one biweekly pay period.
Where do I enter deductions?
Open advanced options to enter pretax deductions and posttax deductions.
Can I include differentials?
Yes. Advanced options include hours and rates for shift differential and weekend differential.
Why enter overtime by week?
Overtime is often calculated by workweek, even when the paycheck covers two weeks.
Why might payroll be different?
Payroll can vary because of benefits, withholding elections, local taxes, bonuses, and employer rules.