body {
font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
background-color: #f8f9fa;
color: #333;
margin: 0;
padding: 20px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: center;
}
.loan-calc-container {
background-color: #ffffff;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
width: 100%;
max-width: 600px;
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
h1 {
color: #004a99;
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.input-group {
margin-bottom: 18px;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.input-group label {
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-weight: bold;
color: #004a99;
}
.input-group input[type="number"],
.input-group input[type="text"] {
padding: 10px 12px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1rem;
width: calc(100% – 24px); /* Adjust for padding */
}
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background-color: #004a99;
color: white;
padding: 12px 20px;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1.1rem;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
width: 100%;
margin-top: 10px;
}
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background-color: #003366;
}
#result {
margin-top: 25px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #e7f3ff; /* Light blue background for result */
border-left: 5px solid #004a99;
text-align: center;
border-radius: 4px;
}
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color: #004a99;
margin-top: 0;
margin-bottom: 15px;
font-size: 1.4rem;
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font-size: 1.8rem;
font-weight: bold;
color: #28a745; /* Success green for the main value */
margin: 0;
}
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font-size: 1rem;
font-weight: normal;
color: #555;
}
.article-container {
background-color: #ffffff;
padding: 30px;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
width: 100%;
max-width: 600px;
margin-top: 30px;
}
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color: #004a99;
border-bottom: 2px solid #004a99;
padding-bottom: 10px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
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line-height: 1.7;
margin-bottom: 15px;
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margin-bottom: 10px;
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Understanding Your Bi-Weekly Salary
Receiving your salary bi-weekly means you get paid every two weeks. This results in 26 paychecks per year (52 weeks / 2 weeks per paycheck). Many people find this pay frequency to be a good balance, providing regular income without the weekly adjustments.
How the Bi-Weekly Salary Calculator Works
This calculator helps you estimate your net pay for each bi-weekly paycheck based on your annual salary and an estimated percentage for deductions. Here's the breakdown of the calculation:
1. Calculate Total Annual Deductions:
First, we determine the total amount deducted from your gross annual salary. This includes taxes (federal, state, local), health insurance premiums, retirement contributions (like 401(k)), and other voluntary or mandatory withholdings.
Total Annual Deductions = Annual Salary * (Deductions Percentage / 100)
2. Calculate Net Annual Salary:
Next, we subtract the total annual deductions from your gross annual salary to find your net annual income – the amount you actually take home after all deductions.
Net Annual Salary = Annual Salary - Total Annual Deductions
3. Calculate Bi-Weekly Net Pay:
Finally, we divide your net annual salary by the number of bi-weekly pay periods in a year (which is 26) to get your estimated net pay per paycheck.
Bi-Weekly Net Pay = Net Annual Salary / 26
Example Calculation:
Let's say your Annual Salary is $60,000 and your estimated Deductions Percentage is 25%.
- Total Annual Deductions: $60,000 * (25 / 100) = $15,000
- Net Annual Salary: $60,000 – $15,000 = $45,000
- Bi-Weekly Net Pay: $45,000 / 26 = $1,730.77 (approximately)
So, with an annual salary of $60,000 and 25% in deductions, you would estimate to receive approximately $1,730.77 in your bi-weekly paycheck.
Important Considerations:
- Deduction Estimates: The "Estimated Deductions Percentage" is a crucial input. Actual deduction percentages can vary significantly based on your location, tax situation, benefits package, and retirement savings choices. This calculator provides an estimate.
- Pay Periods: While most bi-weekly schedules result in 26 paychecks, some years have a payroll quirk where 27 paychecks are issued due to how the calendar aligns. This calculator uses the standard 26.
- Gross vs. Net: Always distinguish between your gross salary (before deductions) and your net salary (after deductions). This calculator focuses on estimating your net pay.
- Consult Professionals: For precise figures, consult your pay stubs, HR department, or a tax professional.
function calculateBiWeeklyPay() {
var annualSalaryInput = document.getElementById("annualSalary");
var deductionsPercentageInput = document.getElementById("deductionsPercentage");
var biWeeklyNetPayDisplay = document.getElementById("biWeeklyNetPay");
var annualSalary = parseFloat(annualSalaryInput.value);
var deductionsPercentage = parseFloat(deductionsPercentageInput.value);
// Input validation
if (isNaN(annualSalary) || annualSalary < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid annual salary.");
annualSalaryInput.focus();
return;
}
if (isNaN(deductionsPercentage) || deductionsPercentage 100) {
alert("Please enter a valid deductions percentage between 0 and 100.");
deductionsPercentageInput.focus();
return;
}
var totalAnnualDeductions = annualSalary * (deductionsPercentage / 100);
var netAnnualSalary = annualSalary – totalAnnualDeductions;
var biWeeklyNetPay = netAnnualSalary / 26; // 26 pay periods in a year for bi-weekly
biWeeklyNetPayDisplay.textContent = "$" + biWeeklyNetPay.toFixed(2);
}