Salaris Payroll supports two processing timelines: 3-day and 2-day. Most companies begin on 3-day processing. Some may qualify for 2-day processing based on payroll history and risk review.
Processing Timelines
During a company’s onboarding process, Salaris conducts a Company Review process to evaluate the company’s creditworthiness and legitimacy. This is a critical part of mitigating financial risk.
As part of the Company Review process, Salaris will make a decision about the processing timeline we are able to offer to the company, either:
Approved for accelerated processing (2-day processing)
Approved for 3-day processing
3-Day Processing
This is the default timeline for most companies.
Detail | 3-Day Processing Timeline |
Submission deadline | 3 business days before payday |
Cut-off time | 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET |
Payday | Funds are deposited on the third business day after submission |
Example | To pay employees on Friday, submit payroll by Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET |
2-Day Processing
Companies with payroll history may qualify for a faster processing timeline.
Detail | 2-Day Processing Timeline |
Submission deadline | 2 business days before payday |
Cut-off time | 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET |
Payday | Funds are deposited on the second business day after submission |
Example | To pay employees on Friday, submit payroll by Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. PT / 8:00 p.m. ET |
How Processing Timelines Are Assigned
Your company’s processing timeline is assigned by Salaris based on:
Payroll history
Risk profile
Company type
Inception companies (no payroll history) begin on 3-day processing. They may graduate to 2-day processing after:
Successfully funding 10 payrolls
Waiting 90 calendar days
Passing a risk review
Contractor-only companies are permanently assigned to 3-day processing.
Downgrades and Failed Fundings
Companies on 2-day processing may be downgraded if:
Payroll funding fails (e.g., non-sufficient funds)
Failed funding isn’t resolved within 5 business days
Multiple failed fundings occur
In these cases, companies may enter a waiting period before requalifying for 2-day processing.
Weekends and Holidays
Banks do not process payments on weekends or federal bank holidays. If payroll is submitted on a non-business day, processing starts on the next available business day.
Need help?
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Salaris Payroll Support. We’re here to help.