State employees will see the Legislative Increase in their August 2026 paycheck with a retroactive increase back to July 1, 2026. 

Pay dates:
Biweekly Employees: 8/14/26 
Monthly Employees: 8/31/26

Pay dates for bonuses: (for most state employees*)
Biweekly Employees: 9/25/26
Monthly Employees: 9/30/26

*State agency teachers (as defined in the bill), will receive their bonus on 10/30/26.