How to make a paystub
A professional pay stub takes about two minutes to create. Here's exactly what to include and how to generate one that reconciles.
- ✓Employee & employer details. Names, addresses, and the work state.
- ✓Earnings & hours. Rate, hours, and any overtime or bonuses.
- ✓Automatic taxes. Federal, Social Security, Medicare, and state withholding.
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CO.FILEDEPT.CLOCKVCHR.NO062
bvw2750881968571728172169
COMPANY NAME
(555) 555-5555
COMPANY ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
Social Security Number:XXX-XX-1234Taxable Marital Status:Single
EarningsRateHoursAmountYear To Date
Regular20.0080.001,600.0020,800.00
Gross Pay1,600.0020,800.00
DeductionStatutory
FICA - Medicare-23.20301.60
FICA - Social Security-99.201,289.60
Federal Tax-108.151,405.95
State Tax-0.000.00
Net Pay$1,369.45
Check-$1,369.45
Net Check$0.00
Earnings Statement
Period Beginning:06/14/2026Period Ending:06/27/2026Pay Date:06/27/2026
EMPLOYEE NAME
(555) 555-5555
EMPLOYEE ADDRESS
CITY, STATE ZIP
Other Benefits
and InformationThis PeriodYear To Date
and InformationThis PeriodYear To Date
A pay stub (or earnings statement) documents what an employee earned for a pay period and what was withheld. Whether you're self-employed, a small-business owner, or replacing a lost stub, the process is the same — and PaystubProof handles the tax math for you.
- 1Enter employee info. Full name, address, and filing status of the person being paid.
- 2Enter employer info. Company legal name and address (or your own for self-employment).
- 3Add earnings & hours. Regular hours and rate, plus overtime or bonuses if any.
- 4Add deductions (optional). 401(k), health insurance, or other voluntary deductions.
- 5Review the live preview. Taxes and net pay update as you type — check the totals.
- 6Download the PDF. Unlock and download a print-ready, bank-safe pay stub.
Frequently asked questions
- What information do I need to make a pay stub?
- Employer name and address, employee name and address, the pay period and pay date, pay frequency, and the earnings (rate and hours). Taxes are calculated automatically.
- How are the taxes calculated?
- PaystubProof applies current federal income-tax brackets, Social Security and Medicare rates with wage-base caps, and per-state income-tax rates.
- Is it legal to make your own pay stub?
- Yes, provided the figures are accurate and the document is used lawfully. PaystubProof is a document-preparation tool; you're responsible for the accuracy of what you enter.
- How much does it cost?
- A single stub is $5.99, three stubs are $14.99, and unlimited stubs are available on the $24.99/mo Business plan.
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