Americans set for massive Friday payday — up to 6 weeks of pay coming

US workers payday on Friday after 6 weeks: After weeks of uncertainty, thousands of American workers are finally set to see long-awaited money hit their bank accounts. Employees at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), who have been working through a government shutdown without pay, are now being told that relief is just days away, as per a report.

When Will DHS Employees Get Paid? Friday Timeline Explained

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said most affected workers can expect their paychecks by the end of the week, likely Friday, as per The Sun report. For many, this won’t just be a regular paycheck, it could include up to six weeks’ worth of missed pay.

Mullin said that, “We expect most of those checks to be in their banks by Friday,” adding, “Some of the financial institutions may have to wait till Monday, but the majority of everybody will be paid by then,” as quoted by The Sun.

TSA and DHS Operations Continue Despite Pay Uncertainty

These payments come after weeks of frustration, as employees continued showing up to work without knowing when they would be paid. Despite the situation, many workers kept operations running, including those responsible for maintaining safety and security across the country.

He said, “People are still showing up to work … that’s a tremendous amount of dedication from employees that I get to be over right now,” as quoted by The Sun.

Will DHS Workers Face More Pay Delays in the Future

The delayed payments were made possible through executive action, helping resolve the immediate issue. However, Mullin warned that future paychecks, especially for workers outside of law enforcement, will depend on Congress and ongoing funding decisions. “He explained that, "Going forward, we got to wait on Congress. This was kind of a rifle shot,” adding that the high cost of DHS payroll every two weeks, as quoted by The Sun.

Why DHS Workers Missed Paychecks During Shutdown

The situation began when funding for parts of DHS, including TSA, lapsed in February amid disagreements in Congress over how the department’s budget should be handled, particularly around immigration enforcement policies.

FAQs

Who is getting these payments?
DHS employees who worked during the shutdown without pay.

How much money will workers receive?
Up to six weeks’ worth of missed pay.