First made1932
Made by thenFrank Martoccio, Hollywood Candy Company
Made by nowThe Hershey Company
StatusStill made
TypeCandy bars
What it is
Salted peanuts rolled around a soft caramel center, with no chocolate.
The story
- 1932: first made by Frank Martoccio, Hollywood Candy Company.
- 1967: Consolidated Foods takes over.
- 1988: Leaf takes over.
- 1996: Hershey takes over.
Fun facts
- Named because the first bars were made on payday at the factory.
- In the Great Depression it was sold as a meal replacement.
- A chocolate-covered version joined the lineup for good in August 2020.
Is PayDay still made?
Yes. PayDay is still made, by The Hershey Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for PayDay on Amazon.
If you like PayDay
- 3 Musketeers (1932): Fluffy whipped chocolate nougat in milk chocolate.
- Zagnut (1930): A crunchy peanut butter center rolled in toasted coconut, with no chocolate coating.
- 5th Avenue (1936): Crunchy peanut butter layers coated in milk chocolate.
- Heath bar (1928): A thin, hard slab of butter and almond toffee in a milk chocolate coating.
See every candy from the 1930s or all candy bars.
Frequently asked questions
When did PayDay come out?
PayDay was first made in 1932, by Frank Martoccio, Hollywood Candy Company.
Who makes PayDay now?
The Hershey Company.
Is PayDay discontinued?
No. PayDay is still made by The Hershey Company.
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Sources
Checked October 22, 2026. PayDay is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
