Final paycheck deadlines · North Carolina
When is my final paycheck due in North Carolina?
Next regular payday
North Carolina requires all wages due to employees who leave for any reason by the next regular payday.
Source: N.C. General Statutes § 95-25.7 · checked October 9, 2026
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What North Carolina law says
- Commissions and bonuses are due on the first regular payday after the amount can be calculated.
- If you ask in writing, the employer must send the pay by trackable mail.
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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Other states
- California — Immediately or within 72 hours
- Florida — No fixed state deadline
- Georgia — No fixed state deadline
- Illinois — Next regular payday at the latest
- Michigan — As soon as the amount is known
- New York — Next regular payday
- Ohio — By the semi-monthly schedule
- Pennsylvania — Next regular payday
- Texas — 6 days or next payday