My Paycheck
Payday is the 15th and end of each month.
- Hourly employees are paid on a semi-monthly basis. Hours worked from the 1st of the month to the 15th of the month are paid at the end of the month. Hours from the 16th of the month to the end of the month are paid on the 15th of the following month.
- Salaried employees are paid on either a semi-monthly or monthly basis depending upon their employee classification.
- Civil Service employees are paid for the 1st of the month to the 15th of the month on the 15th of the month, and for the 16th of the month to the end of the month at the end of the month.
- Faculty and Academic salaried employees are paid for the 1st of the month to the end of the month at the end of the month.
Enroll in direct deposit so your funds will be in your account on payday. If you have not yet enrolled, use Employee Self-Service through MyIllinoisState. You may also fill out the Direct Deposit Authorization Form and return it to the University Payroll Office in person, by mail, by faxing 309-438-3357, or by secure form Dropbox Sensitive Form Submission
Employees who desire to update their direct deposit via Employee Self-Service must be on an Illinois State Network or using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). For assistance with MFA, contact the Technology Support Center at (309) 438-4357 or SupportCenter@IllinoisState.edu.
For more information, visit the Direct Deposit instructions found here.
Pay Dates
| If Payday is on | You Get Paid on |
|---|---|
| Saturday | Friday before |
| Sunday | Friday before |
| Holiday/Administrative Closure | Last business day prior to Holiday/Administrative Closure |
For information on employer insurance cost, refer to the benefit statement located under Employee Information > Deductions > Benefits.
Gross-to-Net Calculator
The University Payroll Office is proud to announce the availability of a Gross-to-Net Calculator customized to Illinois State University attributes to assist employees in modeling paychecks. A user guide is provided to assist employees who may have questions regarding fields.
Please note the calculator provided on this website may not match payroll calculations and are only meant to provide general guidance and estimates about the payroll process. They should not be relied upon to calculate exact taxes, payroll or other financial data, and Illinois State University disclaims any responsibility for such use. These calculators are not intended to provide tax or legal advice. Please consult with a professional advisor or accountant regarding any specific concerns you may have.