Bi-monthly payroll, where employees are paid twice per month, necessitates a structured calculation process. This process starts with determining gross pay for the period. For salaried employees, the annual salary is divided by 24 (the number of bi-monthly pay periods in a year) to derive the gross pay per period. Hourly employees’ gross pay is computed by multiplying the hours worked in the pay period by their hourly rate. For instance, an employee earning an annual salary of $60,000 would receive a gross bi-monthly pay of $2,500 ($60,000 / 24).
Implementing a bi-monthly payroll schedule can offer several advantages. Employees receive more frequent paychecks than with monthly payroll, which can improve employee morale and financial stability. From an administrative perspective, it can streamline certain accounting processes compared to less frequent payroll cycles. Historically, the adoption of more frequent payroll cycles reflects a move towards aligning pay schedules with employees’ regular expense cycles.
