Do temps get paid?

Yes, temps get paid. Any major company will be accountable to the law when it comes to this, but if you're working for a smaller employer, you just need to hold them accountable. After all, as a worker, you are protected by state and federal law.

Overall though, as a temporary worker, you can either be paid hourly/bi-weekly like any other employee, or you can be paid at the end of the contract. Either way, you should be paid the same as your permanent counterparts.