How often are federal employees paid?

Federal employees receive pay on a varied schedule based on the practice of the particular federal agency where the employee works. According to the Office of Personnel Management, each federal agency is different and the schedule of payment dates for federal public servants is determined by the individual agency.

The Office of Personnel Management manages the federal wage system and provides administration and policy oversight for federal agencies. However, it does not determine the way that each separate agency pays the salary for each of the agency employees. Individual federal employees should check with their specific agency policy to determine the frequency of pay.