diff --git a/l10n_us_hr_payroll/models/hr_contract.py b/l10n_us_hr_payroll/models/hr_contract.py
index 46bc42b7..68109908 100644
--- a/l10n_us_hr_payroll/models/hr_contract.py
+++ b/l10n_us_hr_payroll/models/hr_contract.py
@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@ from .us_payroll_config import FUTA_TYPE_NORMAL, \
                                FUTA_TYPE_EXEMPT
 
 
+class HrPayrollStructure(models.Model):
+    _inherit = 'hr.payroll.structure.type'
+    default_schedule_pay = fields.Selection(selection_add=[('semi-monthly', 'Semi-monthly')])
+
+
 class HrPayrollStructure(models.Model):
     _inherit = 'hr.payroll.structure'
     schedule_pay = fields.Selection(selection_add=[('semi-monthly', 'Semi-monthly')])