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Colorado Payday Law

The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks monthly pay for Colorado.

What the Department of Labor records

Pay frequency: Monthly

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 Colorado?

The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks monthly pay for Colorado.

Can a Colorado employer pay biweekly?

The DOL table marks monthly for Colorado, 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 month and flags any change for review. The state's own labor department is the authority.

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