Biweekly Time Card Calculator
Add up a two-week pay period. Enter in and out times for both weeks; we total the hours, split overtime week by week, and work out gross pay.
How to use the biweekly calculator
- The pay period is already set to Biweekly, so you will see 14 rows: week 1 and week 2.
- Enter the time in, time out and any unpaid break for each day worked.
- Add your hourly rate to see gross pay for the whole pay period.
- Print or download a CSV copy for your records or for payroll.
Why overtime is counted week by week
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, each workweek stands alone. Overtime is owed for hours over 40 in a single workweek, even if you are paid every two weeks. You cannot average the two weeks together.
Example: Sam works 48 hours in week 1 and 32 hours in week 2, at $16 an hour. The pay period has 80 hours in total, but week 1 has 8 overtime hours. Regular pay: 72 × $16 = $1,152. Overtime pay: 8 × $24 = $192. Gross pay: $1,344.00. Averaging the weeks would wrongly show no overtime and pay only $1,280.
TimeCardPal gives estimates for planning and checking pay. It is not legal, tax or payroll advice. Overtime rules vary by state and job type; check with your state labor department or a payroll professional for your situation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate biweekly hours?
Add up the hours worked each day for both weeks. For each day, subtract time in from time out and remove unpaid breaks. Then add the 14 days together.
Is overtime calculated over two weeks?
No. Under federal law, overtime is based on each 7-day workweek. Working 45 hours one week and 35 the next still earns 5 hours of overtime, even though the total is 80.
How many hours is a full-time biweekly pay period?
Usually 80 hours: 40 hours a week for two weeks.
What is the difference between biweekly and semimonthly pay?
Biweekly pay comes every two weeks, which gives 26 paychecks a year. Semimonthly pay comes twice a month, usually 24 paychecks a year, and the pay periods do not always line up with workweeks.
Can I include lunch punches?
This page uses a break-in-minutes column. If you clock out and back in for lunch, use the time card calculator with lunch and choose Biweekly.