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UT pay frequency

Utah Payday Law

The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly, monthly pay for Utah.

Weekly

Not marked

Biweekly

Not marked

Semi-monthly

Marked

Monthly

Marked

What the Department of Labor records

Pay frequency: Semi-monthly, Monthly

Note: Utah. "Employees on a yearly salary can be paid on a monthly basis."

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements (revised January 1, 2023; checked 2026-09-22).

2027 calendars that fit Utah

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 Utah?

The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks semi-monthly, monthly pay for Utah. DOL's note: Utah. "Employees on a yearly salary can be paid on a monthly basis."

Can a Utah employer pay biweekly?

The DOL table marks semi-monthly, monthly for Utah, 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 week and flags any change for review. The state's own labor department is the authority.

All state payday laws

A few times a year: official pay calendar changes and next year's calendars, the day they post.