What Is a Bi-Weekly Pay Period?
A bi-weekly pay period is a payroll structure in which employees receive wages every two weeks. This results in 26 paychecks annually, instead of the 24 payments typically seen in semi-monthly payroll systems.
Key Details About Bi-Weekly Payroll
Unlike semi-monthly schedules that align with calendar dates, bi-weekly payroll follows a recurring 14-day cycle. Because of this, there are two additional paydays per year, which can be advantageous for employees and a planning consideration for employers.
Bi-weekly pay is especially common among hourly employees, though it’s also used in salaried positions where consistent two-week intervals are preferred.
Managing Bi-Weekly Payroll with Beyond
With tools like Beyond, handling bi-weekly payroll becomes simple and reliable. Beyond helps employers stay on track with payroll processing, tax withholding, and employee record-keeping, no matter how many pay periods the year includes.