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Pay stub generator & check stub maker

Calculations built on the official 2026 IRS tax tables, accurate for all 50 states

Create a pay stub that actually adds up.

Our pay stub generator and check stub maker builds professional paycheck stubs online with real 2026 tax calculations for all 50 states. Enter your details, preview free, and download in minutes.

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How it works

Make a pay stub in three steps

No accounting knowledge needed. Enter your details, check the preview, and download a professional PDF in under a minute.

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1. State of residency
California
2. Employee information
✓ EmployeeContractor
Employee name
xxx-xx-____ (SSN)
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Enter your details

Enter your company, work schedule, state, and salary. Switch between employee and 1099 contractor in one tap.

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Choose a theme & preview

Pick your preferred template and preview the full pay stub with every tax and deduction calculated, before you pay.

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ZIPMultiple files
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Download instantly as a PDF, ZIP, or JPG. Print it, email it, or save it for your records.

Paystub templates

Professional pay stub templates

Pick a layout that fits your needs, from short compact stubs to full-length breakdowns, in soft blue or clean black and white. Every template calculates taxes automatically and previews before you download.

  • 6+ready-made layouts
  • 2styles: soft blue & black and white
  • 50states calculated automatically

Pay stub basics

What is a pay stub?

A pay stub, also called a paycheck stub, check stub, pay slip, or earnings statement, is the document that breaks down what you earned in a pay period and what was taken out. It shows your gross pay, the taxes withheld, any deductions, and the net pay you actually take home. For a full walk-through of the format, see what a pay stub is and how each section fits together.

People use several names for the same document. A pay stub, a paystub, a check stub, and a checkstub all mean the same thing, and so do the tools that make them: a pay stub generator, a check stub maker, and a paystub creator are the same kind of tool. Whatever you call it, the job is the same, turning your pay details into a clean, itemized record.

What is on a pay stub

Every line on a stub has a purpose. If you have ever wondered what the codes mean, our guide on how to read a pay stub explains it in plain terms, including what FICA is on a pay stub and what YTD means. Understanding these makes it easy to check that a generated stub is accurate before you use it.

Why people need a pay stub

Pay stubs are useful in a lot of everyday situations, especially at tax time. Employees and employers both keep them for proof of income, income verification, and tax filing. If a W-2 is late or misplaced, a pay stub can stand in to calculate the numbers you need. Freelancers and small business owners who do not receive stubs from an employer often create their own to document real earnings.

See how the pay stub generator works, start to finish.

Watch a full pay stub built step by step.

Real calculations, not a blank template

Other tools hand you a blank form. Ours does the tax math.

Platform tools give you a blank template and leave the numbers to you, which is where mistakes happen. Enter your pay once, and every tax is calculated for you.

Blank-template toolsError-prone

You do the math and hope

Enter every number yourself
Federal tax?
Social Security & Medicare?
State tax?
Net pay???
  • Empty fields you fill in by hand
  • No automatic federal or state tax
  • Easy to get the FICA cap wrong
ePaystubsCalculated for you

The numbers are done automatically

Enter pay once, we calculate the rest
Federal tax258.00
Social Security & Medicare197.37
CA state tax239.94
Net pay$1,884.69
  • Enter pay, filing status, and state, that is it
  • Federal, FICA, and state applied automatically
  • Social Security capped at $184,500, Medicare surtax over $200,000
Create Your Pay Stub

Built on 2026 tax rules

What the check stub maker calculates

6.2%
Social Security, up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500
1.45%
Medicare on all wages, plus 0.9% over $200,000
50 + DC
Every state, including the 9 with no income tax
2026
Current federal brackets by filing status

Every pay stub is built on real 2026 tax rules, not a blank template. Here is exactly what the calculator handles for you:

Federal income tax: current 2026 brackets by filing status, whether single, married, or head of household.
Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, then it stops automatically.
Medicare: 1.45% on all wages, plus the additional 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
State income tax: the correct rate for each of the 50 states, including the nine with none.
California SDI and complex rules: state-specific requirements are handled too.
Pre-tax deductions: 401(k) contributions and health premiums reduce taxable income first.
Year-to-date totals: an accurate YTD column, the figure lenders and landlords check first.
Every earning type: regular, overtime, bonus, and commission, each itemized on the stub.

No state income tax in nine states: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming, all applied correctly and automatically.

What a pay stub is for

One document, many uses

The most common reason people need a pay stub is to prove income. Landlords, lenders, and agencies all ask for it. Our complete guide on how to show proof of income covers exactly what they look for, with a dedicated guide for each situation below.

Renting and borrowing

Applying for a place to live or for financing usually means showing a clean pay stub, often paired with a bank statement.

Self-employed, freelance & gig

Working for yourself takes a little more organization. These guides cover contractors, freelancers, and rideshare or delivery income.

Keeping it legitimate

Creating a pay stub is legal when the numbers are accurate. Using false figures to deceive a lender or landlord is fraud.

Pay stub laws

Pay stub requirements by state

There is no federal law that forces employers to hand out pay stubs. The Fair Labor Standards Act only requires employers to keep accurate wage records for at least three years. Beyond that, the rules are set state by state and fall into five categories.

Quick answer: states with no pay stub requirement

Eight states have no statewide pay stub rule: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Dakota, and Tennessee. Even there, employers must still keep wage records under federal law, and most provide stubs anyway.

CategoryWhat it meansWhich states
No requirement8 statesNo statewide pay stub rule. Employers need not provide one, though most do.Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Dakota, Tennessee
Accesslargest groupEmployers must give employees a way to view pay information, electronic or paper.Most remaining states, including New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and Arizona
Written / printed11 statesA written or printable stub is required. Electronic is fine only if employees can easily print it.California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico, North Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Washington
Opt-out3 statesElectronic stubs are the default, but employees can request paper instead.Delaware, Minnesota, Oregon
Opt-in1 statePaper is the default. Electronic delivery is allowed only if the employee agrees in writing first.Hawaii

Create an accurate pay stub for any state, with the right taxes and required fields applied automatically.

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Built around how you earn

Who uses the pay stub generator

Employees

Need a stub for proof of income for a rental or loan? Build one from your real pay.

How to show proof of income

Self-employed & freelancers

Turn your invoiced income into a clean, lender-ready pay stub you can document.

Proof of income when self-employed

Gig workers

Rideshare, delivery, and platform income, consolidated into one professional stub.

Proof of income for gig workers

1099 contractors

Document contract income with stubs that show gross pay, project by project.

1099 proof of income

Small businesses

Run a small team? Generate accurate, compliant stubs for each employee in minutes.

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Paid in cash?

Put real cash earnings on record with a stub backed by your deposits.

Proof of income paid in cash

State-accurate stubs

Choose your state on the map

Each state has its own tax and wage-statement rules. Hover a state to see its name, then click to open the matching ePaystubs generator and state payroll guide.

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Reviews

What people say

Genuine reviews from the people who use ePaystubs, from freelancers and contractors to small business owners and property managers.

★★★★★5.0
I needed a pay stub to apply for an apartment and had nothing from an employer. I entered my freelance income, previewed it for free, and downloaded a clean PDF in a couple of minutes. The landlord accepted it with no problem.
MTMarcus T.Verified customerFreelancer
★★★★★5.0
As a contractor my income moves around a lot, so putting together proof for my auto loan was stressful. This laid out my earnings clearly and the tax math matched what my accountant had. Really easy to use.
PRPriya R.Verified customer1099 contractor
★★★★4.0
Driving for two apps means my pay is spread across different statements. I used this to pull my earnings into one clean stub for a rental application. It was fast and it looked professional.
DWDevon W.Verified customerGig / rideshare driver
★★★★★5.0
I run a small shop and needed stubs for my two part-time employees. The state tax numbers were right for us and I could switch between hourly and salary. It saved me from paying for full payroll software.
SLSandra L.Verified customerSmall business owner
★★★★★5.0
I keep my own records for tax time and wanted proper documentation of what I pay myself. The year-to-date totals were accurate and it was easy to redo each month. Exactly what I was looking for.
JKJames K.Verified customerSelf-employed
★★★★4.0
My leasing office asked for proof of income while I was on a short-term contract. I made a stub with my current pay, checked the preview before paying, and had the PDF ready the same day.
AMAisha M.Verified customerRental applicant
★★★★★5.0
The lender wanted recent pay stubs and mine had gone missing. This let me recreate accurate ones with the right federal and state withholding. No sign-up and no surprises on the price.
RCRobert C.Verified customerLoan applicant
★★★★★5.0
We hire seasonal staff and needed to hand out stubs quickly. The templates are clean and the deductions calculate on their own, so I did not have to check every figure by hand. Simple and quick.
NPNina P.Verified customerHR / employer
★★★★4.0
I verify income for tenants often, and it helps when a stub is itemized and easy to read. The ones made here show gross, deductions, and net clearly, which makes my review a lot faster.
CDCarlos D.Verified customerProperty manager
★★★★★5.0
I prepare pay records for a few small clients and this is a handy way to produce accurate stubs fast. The 2026 tax figures were correct and the YTD column added up. It has become part of my workflow.
ESEmily S.Verified customerAccountant / bookkeeper
★★★★★5.0
I needed a pay stub to apply for an apartment and had nothing from an employer. I entered my freelance income, previewed it for free, and downloaded a clean PDF in a couple of minutes. The landlord accepted it with no problem.
MTMarcus T.Verified customerFreelancer
★★★★★5.0
As a contractor my income moves around a lot, so putting together proof for my auto loan was stressful. This laid out my earnings clearly and the tax math matched what my accountant had. Really easy to use.
PRPriya R.Verified customer1099 contractor
★★★★4.0
Driving for two apps means my pay is spread across different statements. I used this to pull my earnings into one clean stub for a rental application. It was fast and it looked professional.
DWDevon W.Verified customerGig / rideshare driver
★★★★★5.0
I run a small shop and needed stubs for my two part-time employees. The state tax numbers were right for us and I could switch between hourly and salary. It saved me from paying for full payroll software.
SLSandra L.Verified customerSmall business owner
★★★★★5.0
I keep my own records for tax time and wanted proper documentation of what I pay myself. The year-to-date totals were accurate and it was easy to redo each month. Exactly what I was looking for.
JKJames K.Verified customerSelf-employed
★★★★4.0
My leasing office asked for proof of income while I was on a short-term contract. I made a stub with my current pay, checked the preview before paying, and had the PDF ready the same day.
AMAisha M.Verified customerRental applicant
★★★★★5.0
The lender wanted recent pay stubs and mine had gone missing. This let me recreate accurate ones with the right federal and state withholding. No sign-up and no surprises on the price.
RCRobert C.Verified customerLoan applicant
★★★★★5.0
We hire seasonal staff and needed to hand out stubs quickly. The templates are clean and the deductions calculate on their own, so I did not have to check every figure by hand. Simple and quick.
NPNina P.Verified customerHR / employer
★★★★4.0
I verify income for tenants often, and it helps when a stub is itemized and easy to read. The ones made here show gross, deductions, and net clearly, which makes my review a lot faster.
CDCarlos D.Verified customerProperty manager
★★★★★5.0
I prepare pay records for a few small clients and this is a handy way to produce accurate stubs fast. The 2026 tax figures were correct and the YTD column added up. It has become part of my workflow.
ESEmily S.Verified customerAccountant / bookkeeper

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Making a pay stub is legal when the numbers are true. Using false numbers to deceive is fraud. Read is it legal to make your own pay stub.

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Answers

Pay stub generator FAQ

You can build your pay stub and see a full preview for free, with no sign-up and no card required. You only pay when you download the final PDF. Pricing is shown up front with no hidden fees. Start on the create a pay stub page.

Yes. Building and previewing a pay stub is free, with no account needed. You only pay to download the clean, watermark-free PDF.

Yes. Creating a pay stub is legal when the information on it is accurate. Self-employed people, freelancers, and small businesses do it routinely to document real income. Putting false numbers on a stub to deceive a lender or landlord is fraud. For the full picture, see is it legal to make your own pay stub.

The check stub maker calculates federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500), Medicare (1.45%, plus an extra 0.9% over $200,000), and state income tax automatically. Every line is itemized so you can check gross pay, each deduction, and net pay. See how to read a pay stub to check the figures.

You need the company name and address, the worker's name, the pay rate or salary, the pay period and pay date, and the state. That is enough for the generator to calculate taxes and produce the stub.

A paycheck is the payment itself, a physical check or a direct deposit. A pay stub is the document that breaks down how that pay was calculated, showing gross pay, taxes, deductions, and net pay. See what a pay stub is for more.

Yes. You can upload your company logo so the pay stub is branded and looks professional.

Yes. You can set any pay date and pay period, and the year-to-date totals adjust accordingly, which is useful for back pay or catching up on records.

A pay stub that reflects your real earnings is widely accepted as proof of income for rentals, loans, and mortgages, often alongside a second document like a bank statement or tax return. See how to show proof of income.

Yes. Switch to contractor mode to show gross pay without employer tax withholding, which is how 1099 pay stubs work. See 1099 proof of income for more.

Yes. Along with pay stubs, you can create W-2, W-4, 941, and 1099 forms. See the full list on the all tax forms page.

All 50 states plus Washington DC, including the nine with no income tax and complex rules like California SDI. Pick your state from the state list.

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