In the United States, payday requirements are largely governed at the state level [5.1].
: California requires wages to be paid at least twice a month on designated days, with final wages due immediately upon discharge [5.8, 18]. Other states like Arizona require paydays to be no more than 16 days apart [5.1]. PAYDAY
: Less common for general staff, sometimes reserved for executive or professional personnel [5.1]. In the United States, payday requirements are largely
: Payments occur twice a month, typically on the 1st and 15th, totaling 24 paychecks annually [22]. In the United States
Employers choose pay periods based on cash flow, legal requirements, and employee preferences [14]. The most common structures in the private sector include: