Paydaysby GlyphNew York Payday Law
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks weekly, semi-monthly pay for New York.
What the Department of Labor records
Pay frequency: Weekly, Semi-monthly
Note: "Weekly payday for manual workers. Semi-monthly payday upon approval for manual workers and for clerical and other workers."
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements (revised January 1, 2023; checked 2026-09-22).
What New York says
The New York State Department of Labor says manual workers must be paid weekly and clerical and other workers at least twice per month.
Source: dol.ny.gov
2027 calendars that fit New York
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 New York?
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks weekly, semi-monthly pay for New York. DOL's note: "Weekly payday for manual workers. Semi-monthly payday upon approval for manual workers and for clerical and other workers."
Can a New York employer pay biweekly?
The DOL table marks weekly, semi-monthly for New York, 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, and its page is linked here.