What information should be on a pay stub?
A practical checklist covering identity, pay period, earnings, deductions, and net pay.
Read the checklist →Paystub Resources
Pay Stub Guides, Examples and Payroll Resources
Practical explanations of paystub fields, payroll terminology, and the details worth reviewing before you finish.
Start with the essentials
Gross pay vs. net pay
Understand what each number represents and why the difference matters.
Learn the difference →How to review a pay stub
A step-by-step review process to use before completing a generated document.
Review the steps →Find guidance for your work location
Start with the state directory for official agency resources across the contiguous 48 states and Puerto Rico. The expanded state guides explain local considerations alongside practical pay-stub examples.
Finished reading?
Take accurate payroll information into the guided PayStub Express generator.
Create My Paystub →Educational content only. Consult qualified tax, payroll, accounting, or legal professionals for advice specific to your situation.