Free paycheck tool

Free Pay Stub Generator

A free pay stub generator creates a paycheck stub preview from wages, taxes, deductions, employer details, and employee details. Use this tool to estimate gross pay, net pay, and a copy-ready pay stub summary before running final payroll.

It is designed for quick planning: enter earnings, taxes, deductions, and reimbursements, then copy a clean stub summary for your payroll notes.

Stub details

Fill out the pay-period details and payroll amounts. The preview updates instantly, with FICA estimated from taxable gross pay.

Earnings

Taxes and deductions

Enter known withholding amounts. FICA uses 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare when enabled.

How the pay stub generator works

1

Add employer and worker details

Enter the employer name, worker name, role, pay period, and pay date so the stub preview identifies the payment clearly.

2

Enter earnings

Add the hourly rate, regular hours, overtime hours, overtime multiplier, bonus pay, and reimbursements for the pay period.

3

Add taxes and deductions

Enter federal withholding, state withholding, other deductions, and choose whether to estimate employee FICA taxes.

4

Review and copy the stub

Check gross pay, itemized deductions, net pay, and the pay stub preview before copying the summary into payroll notes.

Pay stub notes

This tool creates an estimate and preview only. It does not file payroll taxes, calculate every local requirement, or replace a compliant payroll system.

Household employers should keep original time records, confirm withholding choices, and use a payroll provider or accountant for official pay stubs, filings, and year-end forms.

Pay stub generator FAQ

What is a pay stub generator?

A pay stub generator turns pay-period details into a paycheck stub preview. It usually shows employer information, employee information, gross pay, taxes, deductions, reimbursements, and net pay.

Can household employers use this pay stub generator?

Yes. Household employers can use it as a planning worksheet for nanny, caregiver, or household employee pay before running official payroll and tax filings.

Does this create an official payroll record?

No. This tool creates an estimate and copy-ready preview. Official payroll records should come from your payroll provider, accountant, or compliant payroll process.

How do I calculate net pay from a pay stub?

Start with gross earnings, add non-taxable reimbursements, then subtract employee taxes and deductions. The remaining amount is estimated net pay.

Should reimbursements be included in gross wages?

Many accountable-plan reimbursements are tracked separately from taxable wages. This calculator keeps reimbursements separate, but you should confirm the rule that applies to your situation.

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