Calculate semi-monthly pay from salary, overtime, bonuses, and deductions. Review taxes, benefits, and year-to-date totals. Export reports, inspect graphs, and budget each paycheck confidently.
Choose salary or hourly pay, enter deductions and tax rates, then calculate a realistic semi-monthly paycheck estimate.
This example shows a salary-based employee with regular deductions and blended tax rates.
| Comp Type | Annual Salary | Bonus | Commission | Pre-Tax Deductions | Total Tax Rate | Gross Pay | Net Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | $72,000.00 | $250.00 | $150.00 | $300.00 | 20.00% | $3,400.00 | $2,430.00 |
| Hourly | — | $100.00 | $75.00 | $180.00 | 18.50% | $2,786.67 | $2,058.55 |
Salary base pay: Annual Salary ÷ 24
Hourly base pay: Hourly Rate × (Weekly Hours × 52 ÷ 24)
Overtime pay: Hourly Rate × Overtime Hours × Overtime Multiplier
Gross pay: Base Pay + Overtime Pay + Bonus + Commission
Pre-tax deductions: Retirement + Health Premium + Other Pre-Tax Deductions
Taxable wages: Gross Pay − Pre-Tax Deductions
Total taxes: Taxable Wages × (Federal + State + Local + Other Tax Rates)
Net pay: Gross Pay − Pre-Tax Deductions − Total Taxes − Post-Tax Deductions
Projected annual net: Net Pay × 24
Semi-monthly pay means employees receive 24 paychecks per year, usually twice each month. Common pay dates are the 15th and the last day of the month.
No. Semi-monthly creates 24 paychecks yearly. Biweekly creates 26 paychecks yearly because it follows a 14-day cycle instead of fixed monthly dates.
Yes. Choose the hourly option, enter hourly rate and weekly hours, then add overtime and other earnings. The calculator converts weekly hours into a semi-monthly base amount.
Pre-tax deductions reduce taxable wages before taxes are computed. Post-tax deductions are removed after taxes. Separating them gives a more realistic paycheck estimate.
It estimates overtime by multiplying hourly rate, overtime hours, and the overtime multiplier. This is useful for planning, though real payroll systems may apply additional rules.
The salary method divides annual salary by 24. That gives the gross base amount for each semi-monthly pay period before extra earnings and deductions.
No. They are planning estimates based on the tax percentages you enter. Actual withholdings depend on payroll software, filing status, allowances, and jurisdiction rules.
They help with cash-flow planning, bill scheduling, savings goals, and payroll forecasting. Seeing upcoming dates beside paycheck values makes budgeting easier and more practical.
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