CA pay frequency
California Payday Law
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly pay for California.
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What the Department of Labor records
Pay frequency: Weekly, Biweekly, Semi-monthly, Monthly
Note: California and Michigan. "The frequency of payday depends on the occupation. In California, wages, with some exceptions, must be paid at least twice during each calendar month on the days designated in advance as regular paydays."
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements (revised January 1, 2023; checked 2026-09-22).
What California says
The California Labor Commissioner says most wages must be paid at least twice each calendar month on regular paydays designated in advance, with weekly, biweekly or semimonthly payrolls paid within seven calendar days of the end of the pay period.
Source: www.dir.ca.gov
2027 calendars that fit California
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 California?
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly pay for California. DOL's note: California and Michigan. "The frequency of payday depends on the occupation. In California, wages, with some exceptions, must be paid at least twice during each calendar month on the days designated in advance as regular paydays."
Can a California employer pay biweekly?
Biweekly is marked in the DOL table for California. Check the note for groups of workers with a different rule.
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, and its page is linked here.