Bi-Weekly Paycheck Calculator — Take-Home Pay Every Two Weeks
Based on Tax Year 2025 rates (filed in 2026). Last updated: June 2026.
Enter your annual salary or your bi-weekly gross pay to see your take-home paycheck after federal, state, and FICA taxes. Bi-weekly means a paycheck every two weeks — 26 paychecks per year.
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That's $52,000 per year (26 paychecks).
Bi-weekly means a paycheck every two weeks — 26 per year. Semi-monthly (twice a month) is 24 per year. Leave state blank for federal + FICA only.
Your bi-weekly take-home pay
Bi-weekly pay after taxes — common amounts
Single filer · 26 paychecks/year · after-tax assumes federal income tax + FICA only (no state tax).
| Bi-weekly gross | Annual (gross) | Bi-weekly (after tax) | Annual (after tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,500 | $39,000 | $1,287 | $33,465 |
| $2,000 | $52,000 | $1,689 | $43,911 |
| $2,500 | $65,000 | $2,088 | $54,279 |
| $3,000 | $78,000 | $2,439 | $63,424 |
| $3,500 | $91,000 | $2,791 | $72,570 |
$2,000 biweekly is how much a year?
$2,000 every two weeks is $52,000 a year before taxes — because bi-weekly pay is 26 paychecks a year, and $2,000 × 26 = $52,000. After federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $43,911 for the year, or roughly $1,689 per bi-weekly paycheck. Add your state above for an exact figure.
Bi-weekly vs. semi-monthly: 26 vs. 24 paychecks
Bi-weekly pay arrives every two weeks, which works out to 26 paychecks per year. Two months a year you'll get three paychecks instead of two — a nice cushion for budgeting.
Semi-monthly pay arrives twice a month (commonly the 1st and 15th), which is 24 paychecks per year. The annual salary is identical, but each semi-monthly check is a little larger because it's divided into fewer payments. To convert: a $52,000 salary is about $2,000 bi-weekly versus $2,167 semi-monthly (gross).
Bi-weekly paycheck FAQ
$2,000 biweekly is how much a year?
$2,000 every two weeks is $52,000 a year before taxes. Bi-weekly pay means 26 paychecks per year, so $2,000 × 26 = $52,000.
What is $2,000 biweekly after taxes?
A single filer earning $2,000 bi-weekly ($52,000/year) takes home about $1,689 per bi-weekly paycheck after federal income tax and FICA — roughly $43,911 per year. State income tax, where it applies, reduces this further.
How many bi-weekly paychecks are in a year?
Bi-weekly pay means a paycheck every two weeks, which is 26 paychecks per year (52 weeks ÷ 2). Two months each year you'll receive three paychecks instead of two.
What's the difference between bi-weekly and semi-monthly pay?
Bi-weekly is every two weeks = 26 paychecks per year. Semi-monthly is twice a month (e.g. the 1st and 15th) = 24 paychecks per year. Semi-monthly checks are slightly larger because the same annual salary is divided into fewer payments.