Frequencies the DOL table marks for Wisconsin
An “X” in the DOL table means the state permits that payday frequency; blank means it is not marked. Check your state labor office for the current rule.
| Pay frequency | Marked by DOL |
|---|---|
| Weekly | No |
| Biweekly | No |
| Semimonthly | No |
| Monthly | Yes |
DOL footnotes for Wisconsin
- 25 Wisconsin. Most employers must pay workers all wages earned at least monthly, with no longer than 31 days between pay periods. The only employees exempted from this requirement are employees engaged in logging (must be paid at least quarterly), those engaged in farm labor (must be paid at least quarterly), unclassified employees of the UW system (left to the system), part-time firefighters and part-time emergency medical technicians (must be paid at regular intervals, at least annually), school employees who voluntarily request payment over 12 months, and employees covered under a valid collective bargaining agreement establishing a different frequency for wage payments.
Source: US Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, State Payday Requirements (revised January 1, 2023). Record id: DOL-WHD-state-payday / Wisconsin. Data revised January 1, 2023.