Payroll
Coronavirus Notice
The Department of Finance is currently open for in-person services by appointment only. Online, phone and mail services are encouraged. If you require in-person assistance, please call the Department of Finance at 757-926-3929 to schedule an appointment.
Responsibilities
The Payroll Division is primarily responsible for the following:
- Overseeing and coordinating all aspects of payroll services to the City of Newport News employees and retirees
- Maintains accurate information necessary to administer payroll payments to all city employees and retirees
- Ensuring that all city and retired employees receive accurate and timely paychecks net of the appropriate payroll deductions
- Posts, maintains, and processes payments for tax liens, garnishments, and child support
- Printing and distributing all city paychecks as well as direct deposit statements
- Properly reporting and printing all city employee W-2 statements and city retiree 1099-R statements
Pay Frequency
The City of Newport News successfully transitioned to a biweekly pay frequency beginning April 1, 2017. Employees are paid every other Friday. View the 2021 pay calendar.
Deduction Codes
A list of Deduction Codes that appear on pay stubs and their descriptions is now available.
Administrative Fees
- Garnishment and Lien - one time $10 processing fee per garnishment and lien
- Child Support Order - $5 per month
- W-2 Request - $5 current and prior year