Pay dates
Employees are paid either biweekly or monthly. See when you can expect your next paycheck.
Pay and Taxes
Learn about getting paid by Northwestern University, including accessing and understanding your paycheck, using direct deposit and more.
Your paycheck
If you are an employee or graduate student, you can view your paycheck information online at anytime in myHR. After logging in, click the Pay tile, and then select My Paycheck.
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Understanding your paycheck
Confused by the terminology or information listed on your paycheck? See our paycheck guide.
Changes in myHR
You can enter address changes, enter your direct deposit bank account and more in myHR. How to update your information in myHR.
Direct Deposit
Direct Deposit automatically deposits pay to your bank account each pay day. See options and enrollment information.
Payroll deduction options
Northwestern offers pre-tax transit deductions with the CTA Ventra card or RTA transit checks for Metra. Employees may also donate to the NU Cares fund.
Employees working in Qatar
Qatar employees have different tax information and procedures for direct deposit and address changes. See comprehensive payroll information.
Taxes
You must complete Form W-4 so that the University can withhold the correct amount of tax. Access these tax forms, as well as those required for annual tax returns.
Tax information for foreign nationals and nonresidents
Foreign nationals with earned income and nonresidents on F or J visas without income must file a U.S. tax return. Learn about how tax residency is determined and how to apply for a Social Security Number or Tax ID Number.