# How/When Am I Paid?

URL: https://gotu.com/docs/for-dental-professionals/how-when-am-i-paid/
Last updated: October 2026

Contractor Shifts (Working as a 1099 Contractor) GoTu offers dental professionals two payment options: Direct deposit: Dental professionals must have their bank account or debit card number on file for GoTu to successfully process payments. 24 hours after the shift has been completed GoTu will pay you via direct deposit. Once GoTu issues payment, it may take your bank 2-3 business days to process the direct deposit. Express pay: Dental professionals must have a debit card information on file and set as your default payment in order for GoTu to successfully issue an express payout. Once an office confirms the hours worked, or 24 hours have passed since the shift was completed (whichever comes first) payment will be issued and be available within 2 to 3 hours. Important Notes on Express Pay: Express Pay is only available for debit card payouts. If a shift adjustment is made, the payout will be delayed until the adjustment is processed, even if Express Pay is selected. If an office does not confirm the hours worked, payment will still be issued after 24 hours, following the end of the shift. Always contact GoTu support if you have questions about payments as a contractor (855)879-4688 Example of Payout Schedule: Day Worked Pay Released Estimated Arrival Monday Tuesday Thursday-Friday Tuesday Wednesday Friday-Saturday Wednesday Thursday Saturday-Monday Thursday Friday Monday-Tuesday Friday Saturday Tuesday-Wednesday Saturday Monday Wednesday-Thursday * Pay is released 24 hours after completing a shift. Adjustments must be requested within that time. * Adjustments may delay payout by an additional 24 hours. * This schedule may vary due to bank holidays. Employee Shifts (Working as a W-2 employee) Dental professionals working as W-2 employees are paid on a payroll schedule every Friday for shifts worked the previous Monday through Sunday.

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