Payroll Period Calculator

List the next 6 payday dates given period type and an anchor date.

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How to use this calculator

  • Pick your payroll period type.
  • Enter the most recent (or any known) payday as anchor.
  • Read next 6 paydays.

About this calculator

Predicts the next 6 paydays from a known anchor date. Weekly: every 7 days (52/yr). Biweekly: every 14 days (26/yr). Semi-monthly: twice a month (24/yr). Monthly: 12/yr. Note semi-monthly ≠ biweekly: the former gives 2 paychecks/month consistently, the latter gives ~2.17 (with some 3-paycheck months).

Frequently asked

Biweekly vs semi-monthly?+
Biweekly: every 14 days. Semi-monthly: 2 dates per month (e.g., 1st and 15th). Biweekly produces 26/yr; semi-monthly 24/yr — important for budgeting.
What if the payday falls on a weekend?+
Most employers move it to the preceding Friday (or following Monday for some). This calculator shows the exact date; check with HR for actual practice.
3-paycheck months?+
Two months per year for biweekly payees have 3 paychecks instead of 2 — extra income to plan around.
How to compute exact 26 paychecks/year?+
52 weeks / 2 = 26. Each year has 26 biweekly pay periods, except occasional 27 due to leap year alignment.
Can I change anchor mid-year?+
Yes — picks up the new schedule from the new anchor. The calculator just adds intervals.

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