Weekly pay

Weekly pay is a payroll schedule where employees receive wages once per week, usually on the same day (e.g., every Friday).

Homebase Team

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What is weekly pay?

Weekly pay is a payroll schedule where employees receive wages once per week, usually on the same day (e.g., every Friday). This results in 52 pay periods per year and is commonly used in industries where employees rely on frequent paychecks, such as hospitality, retail, and construction.

For businesses using Homebase payroll, setting up a weekly pay schedule ensures timely payments, simplifies overtime tracking, and improves employee satisfaction.

How does weekly pay work?

With a weekly pay schedule:

Employees receive a weekly paycheck for hours worked during the prior pay period.
Payroll taxes and deductions are processed with each paycheck.
Overtime is calculated based on a 40-hour workweek.
Employers must ensure they have sufficient cash flow to cover payroll weekly.

Comparing weekly pay with other pay schedules

Employers often compare weekly pay with other payroll structures to determine the best fit for their business:

The pros and cons of weekly pay

Pros for employers:

Attracts hourly workers – Employees prefer frequent paychecks.
Simplifies overtime calculations – Overtime is calculated based on a weekly schedule.
Reduces payroll disputes – Employees receive quicker pay, leading to fewer wage disputes.

Cons for employers:

Increases payroll processing costs – Running payroll weekly can be more expensive.
Requires strong cash flow management – Businesses must ensure they have enough funds for weekly payroll.
More administrative work – Payroll staff must process payments more frequently.

How weekly pay affects payroll taxes

Employers must account for payroll tax withholdings with each weekly paycheck:

Federal and state income taxes are deducted every week.
Payroll deductions (e.g., health insurance, 401(k)) are spread across 52 paychecks.
Overtime calculations are processed every pay cycle, making payroll tracking more frequent.

Using Homebase payroll helps ensure automatic tax calculations and payroll processing, reducing errors and compliance risks.

Try Homebase payroll today to simplify payroll management and tax compliance.

How Homebase helps manage weekly payroll

Managing weekly payroll manually can be time-consuming, but Homebase payroll makes it easier by:

Automating payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees
Tracking employee hours and overtime calculations
Ensuring payroll taxes and deductions are applied correctly
Processing direct deposits on time to ensure consistent payments for employees

Get started with Homebase to simplify your payroll and keep weekly pay processing running smoothly.

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