How many paychecks are there in a year?

There are 52 weeks in a payroll year, and the number of paychecks varies based on how often they are distributed. For a company that distributes weekly, this would be 52 paychecks yearly. During leap years, there are 53 weeks in that year's payroll.

If someone is paid biweekly, there are 26 weeks in that payroll period. If there are monthly payments given, that would include 12 monthly payments. Paycheck numbers vary based on how a company distributes payroll, but overall it is generally 26 or 52, as most businesses pay biweekly or weekly.