Why consulting & it services employers cluster around semimonthly payroll
A semimonthly payroll schedule pays employees twice per month on fixed calendar dates, usually the 15th and the last business day, producing exactly 24 paychecks per year. Semimonthly is favored by banks, insurance carriers, technology companies, utilities, and consulting firms because it aligns naturally with monthly accounting closes.
Within the consulting & it services sector, this pattern reflects the underlying labor mix: a workforce that is predominantly salaried and concentrated in corporate functions. Employers in this group also benefit from a single, predictable payroll close, which simplifies tax filings, benefits accruals, and end-of-period accounting. State law sets a floor (most states require at least semimonthly payroll for non-exempt staff), but large multi-state employers generally adopt the most generous cadence company-wide for simplicity. See the NCSL state payday-law summary for the underlying rules.
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All 20 catalogued employers in Consulting & IT Services
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| Company | Pay frequency | Payday | HQ | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Dublin, IE | 743,000 |
| Booz Allen Hamilton | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | McLean, VA | 33,700 |
| CACI International | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Reston, VA | 23,000 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Teaneck, NJ | 347,000 |
| DXC Technology | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Ashburn, VA | 130,000 |
| EPAM Systems | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Newtown, PA | 60,000 |
| Endava | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | London, UK | 12,000 |
| FTI Consulting | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Washington, DC | 7,700 |
| Globant | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Buenos Aires, AR | 28,000 |
| Huron Consulting Group | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Chicago, IL | 5,800 |
| ICF International | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Reston, VA | 9,000 |
| Infosys | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Bangalore, IN | 317,000 |
| Kyndryl Holdings | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | New York, NY | 90,000 |
| Leidos | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Reston, VA | 47,000 |
| ManTech International | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Herndon, VA | 9,800 |
| Maximus | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | McLean, VA | 38,500 |
| Navigant Consulting | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Chicago, IL | 6,000 |
| Science Applications International | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Reston, VA | 24,000 |
| Slalom Consulting | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Seattle, WA | 13,000 |
| Thoughtworks Holding | Semimonthly | the 15th and last day of the month | Chicago, IL | 11,500 |
FAQ
Do most Consulting & IT Services companies pay weekly or biweekly?
The dominant pay frequency in the Consulting & IT Services sector is Semimonthly. Of the 20 large Consulting & IT Services employers catalogued, 20 pay semimonthly — reflecting the structural mix of hourly versus salaried labor.
What day of the week are Consulting & IT Services employees paid?
Payday in the sector typically lands on the 15th and last day of the month. Direct deposit is standard at virtually every Fortune 500-scale employer.
How many paychecks per year do Consulting & IT Services workers get?
Workers paid on the dominant semimonthly cadence receive 24 paychecks per calendar year.