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?
For definitions of the columns in this report, refer to our Payroll Glossary.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Salaris Payroll Support. We’re here to help.