Why Monthly Pay Feels Lower Than Fortnightly Pay
Why monthly salary can feel strange when you are used to weekly or fortnightly pay.
Months are not four-week blocks
Only February in a non-leap year is exactly four weeks. Most months contain extra days.
Fortnightly has two bonus-feeling months
Because there are 26 fortnights, two months in many budgeting calendars may include a third fortnightly pay.
Use an annual budget
Annual take-home pay gives the cleanest comparison, then you can divide it into the pay cycle you actually receive.
Common questions
Is monthly pay worse?
No. It is mostly a timing and budgeting difference when annual salary is the same.
Why does two fortnights not equal one month?
Two fortnights are 28 days, while most months have 30 or 31 days.