Pay Dates
In general, pay day for the University is the 28th of each month; unless it falls on a weekend, in which case it is the Friday preceding the 28th.
Month |
Pay Dates in 2021 |
Online payslip available from |
| January | Thursday 28th | Tuesday 26th |
| February | Friday 26th | Wednesday 24th |
| March | Friday 26th | Wednesday 24th |
| April | Wednesday 28th | Monday 26th |
| May | Friday 28th | Wednesday 26th |
| June | Monday 28th | Thursday 25th |
| July | Wednesday 28th | Monday 26th |
| August | Friday 27th | Wednesday 25th |
| September | Tuesday 28th | Friday 24th |
| October | Thursday 28th | Tuesday 26th |
| November | Friday 26th | Wednesday 24th |
| December | Tuesday 21st | Friday 17th |
Request for advance payments:
Month |
Cut-Off for requests |
Payment Date |
| October | Monday 2 November 10 am | Wednesday 4 November |
| November | Wednesday 2 December 10 am | Friday 4 December |
| December | Monday 21 December 10am | Wednesday 23 December |
Requests for an advance payment to cover any shortfalls or late paperwork must be made to Finance.Helpline@ed.ac.uk by the required deadline.