WA pay frequency
Washington Payday Law
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks monthly pay for Washington.
Weekly
Not marked
Biweekly
Not marked
Semi-monthly
Not marked
Monthly
Marked
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).
What Washington says
Washington L&I says employers must pay employees on a regular, scheduled payday at least once per month.
Source: lni.wa.gov
2027 calendars that fit Washington
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 Washington?
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks monthly pay for Washington.
Can a Washington employer pay biweekly?
The DOL table marks monthly for Washington, 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, and its page is linked here.