How this calculator works
Choose the gross pay amount you know, then enter the first scheduled payday in the year. The tool advances by seven calendar days and totals the deposits in each month. Wage equivalents assume 52 paid weeks. The deposit calendar keeps each cheque at that rate, including a possible 53rd payment. A separate figure divides a fixed annual salary across the actual payday count. Ask payroll which convention applies. All amounts are CAD before deductions.
Formula
Weekly cheque = annual equivalent / 52 = hourly wage x paid hours per week. Payday n = first payday + 7n days. Monthly deposits = cheque x paydays in that month. Fixed annual salary per cheque = annual salary / actual payday count. Weekly paid hours = annual salary / (52 x hourly rate).
Worked example
At $30 an hour for 40 paid hours, weekly gross is $1,200 and the 52-week equivalent is $62,400. Starting on Friday, January 2, 2026 gives five January payments totalling $6,000. A $1,000 weekly cheque starting January 1, 2027 occurs 53 times, for $53,000 in calendar-year deposits.
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Frequently asked questions
Why is a five-cheque month larger than my monthly average?
Monthly average spreads annual earnings equally across 12 months. The calendar groups actual paydays, so five payments arrive in some months even when the weekly amount stays constant.
Does a 53rd payday always mean extra salary?
No. A fixed annual salary may be divided across 53 cheques. Compare that per-cheque figure with the fixed-weekly-cheque calendar, and confirm your employer's policy.
Are weekends, holidays or unpaid weeks adjusted?
No. Dates are scheduled dates before banking changes. The calendar assumes uninterrupted, equal payments; unpaid leave or changing hours requires a separate budget.
How does weekly pay compare with biweekly pay?
At the same hourly wage and weekly hours, the regular biweekly cheque covers two weeks. Use the biweekly page for its two- and three-cheque month calendar.