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Payment Methods

The Payroll Office offers employees multiple payment options to ensure employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner. As part of the 2012 Sustainability Initiative, the Payroll Office recommends all employees sign up for direct deposit, and will only issue checks in limited quantities.

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Get in contact with a Payroll Specialist by email or by calling (202) 885-3520.

Email Payroll

Available Options

Coins and bills of currency

Direct Deposit

Have your payment credited directly to your domestic bank account. 

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Paper Checks

Learn more about paper checks, including distribution procedures and sustainability initiatives.

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