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Semi-monthly pay refers to a payment schedule where employees are paid twice per month, typically on specific dates such as the 15th and last day of the month. This differs from bi-weekly pay which results in 26 pay periods per year.
The calculator uses the semi-monthly pay formula:
Where:
Explanation: This calculation assumes a standard full-time work schedule of 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, divided into 24 semi-monthly pay periods.
Details: Understanding semi-monthly pay calculations helps employees budget effectively and ensures accurate payroll processing. It's particularly important for salaried employees converting to hourly rates or vice versa.
Tips: Enter your hourly wage rate in dollars per hour. The calculator will automatically compute your semi-monthly gross pay based on standard full-time hours.
Q1: How many semi-monthly pay periods are there in a year?
A: There are 24 semi-monthly pay periods in a year (12 months × 2 payments per month).
Q2: Does this calculation include overtime?
A: No, this calculation is for regular hours only. Overtime pay would need to be calculated separately based on your employer's overtime policies.
Q3: Why 86.67 hours per semi-monthly period?
A: This is derived from 2080 annual work hours (40 hours/week × 52 weeks) divided by 24 pay periods, which equals approximately 86.67 hours per period.
Q4: How does semi-monthly differ from bi-weekly pay?
A: Semi-monthly means twice per month (24 pay periods annually), while bi-weekly means every two weeks (26 pay periods annually).
Q5: Are semi-monthly pay amounts consistent each period?
A: Yes, semi-monthly pay amounts are typically consistent, unlike bi-weekly pay which may vary slightly due to the number of working days in each pay period.