Paydaysby GlyphIllinois Payday Law
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly, monthly pay for Illinois.
What the Department of Labor records
Pay frequency: Semi-monthly, Monthly
Note: Monthly payday requirements for Executive, Administrative, and Professional personnel.
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 Illinois?
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly, monthly pay for Illinois. DOL's note: Monthly payday requirements for Executive, Administrative, and Professional personnel.
Can an Illinois employer pay biweekly?
The DOL table marks semi-monthly, monthly for Illinois, 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.