AZ pay frequency
Arizona Payday Law
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly pay for Arizona.
Weekly
Not marked
Biweekly
Not marked
Semi-monthly
Marked
Monthly
Not marked
What the Department of Labor records
Pay frequency: Semi-monthly
Note: Arizona. "Payday two or more days in a month, not more than 16 days apart."
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements (revised January 1, 2023; checked 2026-09-22).
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Summary of the Department of Labor table for reference, not legal advice. Check the state's official text.
Questions
How often must employers pay in Arizona?
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly pay for Arizona. DOL's note: Arizona. "Payday two or more days in a month, not more than 16 days apart."
Can a Arizona employer pay biweekly?
The DOL table marks semi-monthly for Arizona, not biweekly. Whether a biweekly payroll satisfies the state rule depends on the statute's wording, so confirm with the state labor department.
How current is this?
The DOL table was last revised January 1, 2023. This site checks it every week and flags any change for review. The state's own labor department is the authority.