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Virginia: 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 paidEvery two weeks or twice a month for hourly; monthly allowed for salaried

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.

General information only, not legal, insurance or financial advice. Not affiliated with any government agency. Exceptions can apply. Confirm with the state agency, the court or a licensed professional in Virginia.

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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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