Paycheck Calculator – Net Pay Per Pay Period
Use this free paycheck calculator to estimate your net pay per pay period. Enter gross annual salary, pay frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly) and deduction percentages. The tool shows gross, deductions and net for each paycheck.
Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your net pay per paycheck. Enter gross annual salary, pay frequency and deduction percentages to see gross, deductions and net per pay period.
How the paycheck calculator works
Gross per paycheck = Gross annual ÷ number of pay periods per year. Deductions are applied as percentages of gross per paycheck:
- Weekly: 52 pays per year
- Bi-weekly: 26 pays per year
- Semi-monthly: 24 pays per year
- Monthly: 12 pays per year
Net per paycheck = Gross per paycheck − Tax − Retirement − Other.
Planning with a paycheck calculator
Knowing your net pay per paycheck helps with budgeting, rent planning and expense tracking. This calculator gives you a quick estimate based on gross salary and typical deduction rates. For annual totals, use the salary calculator; for investment planning, try the SIP or retirement calculator.