Biweekly timesheet calculator
Two weeks, 14 rows. Overtime is counted separately for each workweek, the way federal law requires.
Split shift? Enter the first clock-in and the last clock-out, then add the gap as an unpaid break.
Two-week total
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- Regular
- 0:00
- Overtime
- 0:00
- Unpaid breaks
- 0:00
- Week 1
- 0:00
- Week 2
- 0:00
Overtime is counted for each week separately.
Optional. Adds gross pay to the result.
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Rule: Federal, over 40 h/week at 1.5×
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How is overtime calculated on a biweekly timesheet?
On a biweekly timesheet, overtime is calculated separately for each of the two workweeks. If you work 44 hours one week and 36 the next, you are owed 4 hours of overtime, even though the two-week total is exactly 80. Federal rules (29 CFR 778.104) do not allow averaging hours across weeks.
How it works
- Set the day your workweek starts. It should match your employer's workweek, which is often Sunday.
- Fill in both weeks. Week 1 is rows 1 to 7 and week 2 is rows 8 to 14. Overnight shifts and breaks work the same way as on the weekly calculator.
- Read each week's overtime. The calculator runs the overtime rule once for week 1 and once for week 2, then adds the results.
Worked example: 44 hours, then 36 hours, at $18.50 an hour
| Days | In | Out | Unpaid lunch | Per day | Week total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Mon–Thu | 7:00 AM | 6:30 PM | 30 min | 11:00 | 44:00 |
| Week 2 | Mon–Thu | 8:00 AM | 5:30 PM | 30 min | 9:00 | 36:00 |
The math:
- Week 1: 6:30 PM − 7:00 AM = 11 hours 30 minutes, minus 30 minutes = 11:00. Four days = 44:00. That is 40 regular hours and 4 overtime hours.
- Week 2: 5:30 PM − 8:00 AM = 9 hours 30 minutes, minus 30 minutes = 9:00. Four days = 36:00, all regular.
- Regular pay: (40 + 36) × $18.50 = 76 × $18.50 = $1,406.00
- Overtime pay: 4 × $27.75 (1.5 × $18.50) = $111.00
- Gross pay: $1,517.00
If the 80 hours were averaged over two weeks, there would be no overtime and the pay would be 80 × $18.50 = $1,480.00. That is $37.00 short.
Biweekly, semimonthly, and the workweek
| Pay schedule | Paychecks a year | Overtime is counted per |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | Workweek |
| Biweekly | 26 | Workweek (two per pay period) |
| Semimonthly | 24 | Workweek (weeks can straddle two pay periods) |
| Monthly | 12 | Workweek |
The pay period decides when you are paid. The workweek decides overtime. They are separate.
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Frequently asked questions
Why isn't overtime calculated on the full 80 hours?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, each workweek stands alone (29 CFR 778.104). Overtime is due for hours over 40 in any single workweek, whatever the pay period. Working 44 hours and then 36 hours earns 4 hours of overtime, even though the two weeks add up to 80.
Which day should my week start on?
The same day your employer's workweek starts. Federal rules define a workweek as a fixed, recurring period of 168 hours, or seven consecutive 24-hour periods (29 CFR 778.105). It can start on any day, but it can't move around to avoid overtime. If you aren't sure, check your pay stub or ask payroll.
What is the difference between biweekly and semimonthly pay?
Biweekly means every two weeks, which makes 26 paychecks a year. Semimonthly means twice a month, usually on fixed dates such as the 15th and the last day, which makes 24. This calculator follows two full workweeks, which matches a biweekly schedule.
What if a night shift crosses from week 1 into week 2?
The calculator counts an overnight shift on the day it started. For overtime, hours worked after the workweek ends belong to the next workweek. To split them correctly, end the first row at 24:00 and add the rest as a new row starting at 0:00 on the first day of week 2.
Are there exceptions to the weekly overtime rule?
A few. Hospitals and residential care facilities can agree with employees to use a 14-day period with overtime after 8 hours a day or 80 hours in the period (29 U.S.C. 207(j)). Some states also have daily overtime. Pick a state preset or use Custom to match your situation.
Can I use this for just one week?
Yes. Leave week 2 empty and the empty rows are ignored. For a single week, the weekly time card calculator is simpler to read and print.