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Final paycheck deadlines by state
When your final paycheck is due after you quit or are fired in California, Texas, New York, Illinois and six more states, with a free deadline calculator.
Deadlines in 10 states
| State | Deadline | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| California | Immediately or within 72 hours | California Labor Code §§ 201–203 |
| Florida | No fixed state deadline | Florida minimum wage, Article X, Section 24 |
| Georgia | No fixed state deadline | Georgia Department of Labor wage FAQ |
| Illinois | Next regular payday at the latest | Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, 820 ILCS 115/5 |
| Michigan | As soon as the amount is known | Michigan Compiled Laws § 408.475 |
| New York | Next regular payday | New York Labor Law § 191 |
| North Carolina | Next regular payday | N.C. General Statutes § 95-25.7 |
| Ohio | By the semi-monthly schedule | Ohio Revised Code § 4113.15 |
| Pennsylvania | Next regular payday | Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law, 43 P.S. § 260.5 |
| Texas | 6 days or next payday | Texas Payday Law, Labor Code §§ 61.014 and 61.051 |
Other states have their own rules. Checked against official sources on October 9, 2026.
What to do next
- Note your last day, how the job ended and your usual payday.
- Calculate what is missing from hours, rate, commissions or unused vacation the employer owes under its policy.
- Collect pay stubs, schedules and messages that support the amount.
- Ask payroll in writing for the exact amount by a clear date.
- If it is not paid, file a wage claim with your state labor agency or the U.S. Department of Labor.
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