Pay Dates and Calendars
The Payroll and Benefits Office provides payroll services for Sonoma State employees paid through the State Controller's Office. Calendars are available for the campus pay date schedules, holidays, and campus closures shown below.
- Holiday Schedule 07/2025-06/2026
- Holiday Schedule 07/2026-06/2027
- Academic Calendar 07/2025-06/2026
- Academic Calendar 07/2026-06/2027
- Academic Pay Scenarios for Various Circumstances
- Student Employee, Intermittent/Hourly, & Special Consultant Payroll Calendar 06/2025-05/2026
- Student Employee, Intermittent/Hourly, & Special Consultant Payroll Calendar 06/2026-05/2027
- Master Payroll Calendar 07/2025-06/2026
- Master Payroll Calendar 07/2026-06/2027
Upcoming Pay Schedule for Salaried Employees
| Pay Period | Live Pay Warrant Distribution Date | Direct Deposit Posting Date |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | July 30, 2026 | July 31, 2026 |
| August 2026 | August 31, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| September 2026 | September 30, 2026 | October 1, 2026 |
| October 2026 | October 30, 2026 | November 2, 2026 |
| November 2026 | December 1, 2026 | December 2, 2026 |
| December 2026 | December 31, 2026 | January 4, 2027 |
| January 2027 | January 29, 2027 | February 1, 2027 |
| February 2027 | March 1, 2027 | March 2, 2027 |
| March 2027 | March 30, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
| April 2027 | April 30, 2027 | May 3, 2027 |
| May 2027 | May 28, 2027 | June 1, 2027 |
| June 2027 | June 30, 2027 | July 1, 2027 |
Paychecks will be distributed after 2:30 p.m. each pay date from the Seawolf Service Center, located on the 1st Floor of Salazar Hall.
Please refer to our website for alternative distribution options or contact the Payroll and Benefit Office at 707-664-2793.
For more information regarding the Pay and Direct Deposit Posting Dates provided by the State Controller's Office, please visit their website.