How do you convert from biweekly pay period to semimonthly?

To convert from a biweekly pay period to a semimonthly pay period, you need to recognize the difference in the number of paychecks received. Biweekly pay results in 26 paychecks per year, while semimonthly pay results in 24 paychecks per year. To convert, take the annual salary associated with the biweekly pay and divide it by 24 instead of 26. This adjustment will provide the correct semimonthly pay amount.