Alabama: payday frequency
How often your state requires employers to pay you: weekly, every two weeks, twice a month or monthly.
Checked on official source| How often you must be paid | No state requirement |
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This is the minimum the state requires; your employer can pay more often. Federal law sets no payday frequency but requires wages on the regular payday.
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How we checked this
Requirements come from the U.S. Department of Labor's table of state payday requirements. Last checked: November 12, 2026. Laws change; confirm with the state agency or a licensed professional before acting.
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