Idaho Final Paycheck Checker (2026)

How Idaho final paycheck timing works

In Idaho, your final wages are due by the earlier of your next regular payday or 10 days after you leave, and those 10 days exclude weekends and holidays, so the count runs on business days. The same deadline applies whether you quit or were fired, under Idaho Code §45-606. If you want your money faster, you can hand the employer a written request for earlier payment, and that shortens the deadline to within 48 hours of the employer receiving it, again skipping weekends and holidays. The written request is the key lever most workers miss, because without it you may wait the full window. If the employer pays late, Idaho Code §45-607 keeps your wages running for up to 15 days as a penalty, and §45-615 lets you sue for up to three times the unpaid wages plus attorney fees. Accrued vacation is paid at separation only if the employer's written policy or your agreement says so.

This tool applies the Idaho rule to your last day worked. It is informational only and not legal advice — a "next regular payday" rule depends on your payroll schedule, and disputed amounts or deductions can change things. For the full rules, penalties, and citations, see the Idaho final paycheck reference.