Paystub generator — create earnings summaries with gross pay, deductions, and net pay

A paystub (or payslip) breaks down an employee's or contractor's earnings for a pay period: gross pay, each deduction category, and the final net pay. This paystub generator lets you fill in company and employee details, pay‑period dates, earnings, and deduction amounts, then print or save as a clean PDF. Everything runs in the browser — no data is uploaded, no account required.

Deduction fields cover the common categories: federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and a custom "Other" field for additional withholdings. The net pay updates automatically as you enter values, so you can verify the arithmetic before printing.

Who uses it

• Small‑business owners and household employers — provide paystubs to employees, nannies, caregivers, and housekeepers who need earnings documentation.
• Freelancers and independent contractors — create earnings summaries for loan applications, rental applications, and income‑verification requests.
• Bookkeepers and office managers — generate paystubs for small teams when a full payroll system is not yet in place.
• Workers organising personal records — document income history for tax preparation, visa applications, and financial planning.

How to use it well

1. Enter the company name and address, then the employee name and address. These appear at the top of the paystub.
2. Set the pay period (e.g. "Jan 1–15, 2026") and the gross pay amount for that period.
3. Fill in deduction amounts for each applicable category. Leave unused fields at zero. The total deductions and net pay update automatically.
4. Review the net pay figure — does it match what the employee actually received? Then print or save as PDF.

Practical tips

• Check local payroll and tax rules before using a generated paystub for official filings. Deduction rates and categories vary by jurisdiction.
• Keep employer name, employee name, and pay‑period dates consistent across paystubs so they form a coherent record over time.
• Save a PDF copy alongside your payroll records — browser‑generated documents are not stored after you close the tab.
• This tool is a documentation aid, not payroll software. For recurring payroll with tax withholding, use a dedicated payroll provider.

Common use cases

• Creating earnings summaries for household employees (nannies, cleaners, caregivers)
• Generating pay documentation for small‑business employees when a full payroll system is not used
• Providing income‑verification documents for loan, rental, and visa applications
• Organising personal earnings records for tax preparation and financial planning
• Drafting a pay‑period summary before entering data into accounting software

Privacy and browser‑side processing

All paystub data stays in your browser. Employee names, addresses, earnings, and deduction amounts are never uploaded or stored. The PDF is rendered client‑side via the browser's print function. For regulated payroll documents, keep printed copies and follow your local employment and tax record‑keeping requirements.

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