Target First Paycheck Guide (2026 Pay Schedule & Hold Policy)

Most new Target team members receive their first paycheck about 2 to 3 weeks after their start date. The exact timing depends on which day you started relative to the current pay period. Target pay periods run Sunday through Saturday, with paychecks issued the following Friday. If you started at the beginning of a period, your first check arrives in roughly 2 weeks. If you started near the end of one, it may be 3 weeks or slightly more.

No. Target does not hold first paychecks. The delay most new team members experience is the result of Target’s standard bi-weekly payroll cycle, where pay periods close on Saturday and paychecks are issued the following Friday. This is normal payroll timing, not a hold specific to new hires.

Target pays team members on Fridays. Pay periods run Sunday through Saturday, and paychecks are issued the Friday following the close of each period. You can confirm your specific paydates through the myTime for Target portal or the Workday app.

Most team members report seeing deposits appear between 12:00 AM and 3:00 AM on payday Friday. The exact time depends on your bank’s processing speed. Some banks or digital accounts may release the deposit a day early, meaning you could see it Thursday evening.

Target pays bi-weekly, meaning every two weeks. Most team members receive 26 paychecks per year. If you are used to weekly pay from a previous job, bi-weekly can feel like a longer wait at first, but the schedule is consistent once you know your payday Friday.

If you enrolled in direct deposit during onboarding before payroll processed, your first check will be direct deposit. If direct deposit was not submitted in time, Target will issue a paper check that is available for pickup at the store’s Guest Services or TSC on payday. Check Workday to confirm how your first check was issued if nothing appears in your bank account.

DailyPay is an earned wage access benefit Target offers to eligible team members. It allows you to transfer a portion of already-earned wages before your official Friday payday. Transfers cost nothing if you choose next-business-day delivery, or $2.99 for an instant transfer. You can enroll through the Target employee portal. DailyPay is separate from your regular direct deposit setup and does not change your official payday.

Two common reasons: first, if you started partway through a pay period, your first check only covers the days you worked before that Saturday close, making it a partial-period amount. Second, your gross pay is reduced by FICA taxes (7.65%), federal income tax based on your W-4, and any state income tax or benefit deductions. The amount deposited is always less than your hourly rate multiplied by hours worked.

Direct deposit is set up through the Workday portal during your onboarding process. You will need your bank account number and routing number. Set it up as early as possible. If payroll has already processed for your first pay period before your banking information is saved, that check may be issued as paper instead.

myTime for Target is the employee scheduling and time-tracking system used by Target team members. It allows you to clock in, view your schedule, see hours worked, and swap shifts. For pay stubs, tax documents, and direct deposit setup, you use the Workday portal, which is separate from myTime but accessible through the same onboarding credentials.

Current team members can view pay stubs through the myTime for Target portal at mytime.target.com or through the Workday app. Navigate to the Pay section after logging in with your team member credentials. Pay stubs are typically available two to three days before each payday, so you can check your earnings before the deposit arrives. For tax documents including your W-2, use the Workday portal or Paperless Employee.

Start by checking myTime to confirm your hours were recorded and approved by your Team Lead. If hours are missing or show as unapproved, speak to your HR Expert with your own record of shifts worked. Payroll corrections are typically processed in the following pay cycle once the discrepancy is identified and approved.

It depends on your hourly rate, hours worked, and which deductions apply. Target’s starting wages range from $15 to $24 per hour depending on role and location. For a full two-week pay period at 40 hours per week, a team member earning $15 per hour would have a gross pay of $1,200. After FICA taxes (7.65%), federal income tax based on your W-4, and any state taxes, the net deposit is typically lower, often in the range of $980 to $1,050 for a $15 per hour associate in a moderate-tax state. If your first check covers only a partial pay period, the amount will be smaller. Use the gross-to-net calculator to estimate your specific take-home amount.

You must still be paid for all hours worked, regardless of when you leave. Your final paycheck timing depends on your state’s wage payment laws and where your hours fell in Target’s pay cycle. Check Workday for a pay stub showing your hours and expected payment. If your final paycheck does not arrive on the expected payday, contact your HR Expert or the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

DailyPay lets you access a portion of wages you have already earned before your official Friday payday. Any amount you transfer through DailyPay before payday is deducted from what remains in your regular direct deposit. So if you transferred $200 through DailyPay on Wednesday, your Friday deposit will be $200 lower than it otherwise would have been. The total pay for the period is the same. DailyPay just changes when you receive parts of it.