WV pay frequency
West Virginia Payday Law
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks biweekly pay for West Virginia.
Weekly
Not marked
Biweekly
Marked
Semi-monthly
Not marked
Monthly
Not marked
What the Department of Labor records
Pay frequency: Biweekly
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, State Payday Requirements (revised January 1, 2023; checked 2026-09-22).
2027 calendars that fit West Virginia
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 West Virginia?
The U.S. Department of Labor's state payday table marks biweekly pay for West Virginia.
Can a West Virginia employer pay biweekly?
Biweekly is marked in the DOL table for West Virginia. Check the note for groups of workers with a different rule.
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.