Wyoming final paycheck law & calculator.
Add your unpaid Wyoming wages and accrued PTO to estimate your last-day total after tax.
Estimates only. PTO payout rights and tax withholding vary by state, employer policy, and individual circumstances. This is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult your state labor department or a qualified professional. See our methodology.
Final pay and PTO in Wyoming
In Wyoming, whether unused PTO is included depends on your employer's written policy. Wyoming pays out vacation as the employer’s written policy provides.
Your final paycheck combines any regular wages you earned but were not yet paid with your accrued PTO payout where it is owed. Use-it-or-lose-it forfeiture of earned time is allowed in Wyoming, and the window to claim unpaid final wages runs for 1–8 years. This calculator pre-selects Wyoming so the state tax estimate is built in.
For the governing statute (reference: Wyo. Stat. § 27-4) and a full PTO breakdown, see the Wyoming PTO payout guide and final paycheck rules by state.
When is your final paycheck due in Wyoming?
| Situation | Final paycheck deadline |
|---|---|
| If you are fired or laid off | Next payday |
| If you quit | Next payday |
This deadline applies to your whole final paycheck, including any accrued PTO Wyoming requires to be paid. Late or missing final pay can entitle you to penalties or interest \u2014 file an unpaid-wage claim with the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services, Labor Standards. Deadlines change with legislation, so confirm the current rule before acting.
Frequently asked questions
When is my final paycheck due in Wyoming?
If your employment ends in Wyoming, your final paycheck — including any owed PTO — is due as follows. If you are fired or laid off: Next payday. If you quit: Next payday. Deadlines can change, so confirm the current rule with the state labor department.
Is PTO included in a final paycheck in Wyoming?
In Wyoming, whether unused PTO is included depends on your employer's written policy. Reference: Wyo. Stat. § 27-4.
How is my final paycheck taxed in Wyoming?
Regular wages are withheld at your normal rate; the PTO portion is a supplemental wage withheld at a flat 22% federal rate, no state income tax, and 7.65% FICA.
How long do I have to claim unpaid final wages in Wyoming?
The statute of limitations for unpaid-wage claims in Wyoming is 1–8 years. File a claim with the state labor department if your final check is missing or wrong.