Pay periods for the State of Washington are defined as "lagged semi-monthly" with the period ending mid-month or month-end. Washington State University employees are paid twice a month, usually on the 10th and 25th.
| Pay Periods | Payday |
|---|---|
| 1 - 15 | 25th of the month |
| 16 - 31 | 10th of the next month |