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Biweekly vs. Monthly Payroll: How To Choose for Your Business

Deciding how often to pay your employees can be a tough decision. Do you want to pay them every two weeks, or once a month? Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, so let's take a closer look.

Biweekly vs. Monthly Payroll: How To Choose for Your Business

Akhil Reddy
March 15, 2023

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Key takeaways:

  • Biweekly payroll is helpful for those who need more frequent paydays, while a monthly payroll can help you streamline payroll processing and reduce administrative costs. The option that is best for your business depends on your unique needs and the preferences of your employees.
  • It's important to communicate your pay schedule, decision to your employees and make sure they understand how often they'll be getting paid.

With biweekly payroll, your employees will receive a paycheck every two weeks. This means they'll get paid 26 times a year. This can be helpful for those who live paycheck-to-paycheck and need more frequent paydays.

On the other hand, monthly payroll can help you streamline payroll processing and reduce administrative costs. With a monthly payroll, you'll only need to run payroll 12 times per year per employee, which can save you time and money.

So, which option is best for your business? It really depends on your unique needs and the preferences of your employees. If your employees need more frequent paydays, a biweekly payroll may be the way to go. However, if you want to streamline your payroll processing and reduce administrative costs, a monthly payroll may be a better fit.

Whatever you decide, it's important to communicate your decision to your employees and make sure they understand how often they'll be getting paid. By choosing the right pay schedule for your business, you can support the growth and success of your organization.

Overall, the key is to find the right fit for your business and your employees. Both biweekly and monthly payrolls have their own unique advantages and disadvantages, so take the time to carefully consider which option will work best for you.

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Elizabeth Wellington

Liz writes about business, creativity and making meaningful work. Say hello on Twitter or through her website.

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