Paydaysby GlyphGeorgia Payday Law
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly pay for Georgia.
What the Department of Labor records
Pay frequency: Semi-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 Georgia?
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly pay for Georgia.
Can a Georgia employer pay biweekly?
The DOL table marks semi-monthly for Georgia, 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.