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Paycheck Frequency Guide
Reference TableNumber of paychecks per year and conversion factors for weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly pay.
About This Tool
Biweekly pay (every two weeks) is the most common in the US. Semimonthly pay (1st and 15th) divides the year into exactly 24 periods. In biweekly years, employees receive 3 paychecks in 2 months, which requires careful budgeting.