What Is a Pay Stub and What Information Must It Include?

A pay stub (also called a payslip) is a document that accompanies each paycheck showing how an employee's pay was calculated. ## Required information - Employer name and address - Employee name and ID - Pay period dates - Gross earnings (regular, overtime, bonuses) - Deductions (taxes, insurance, retirement) - Net pay - Year-to-date totals ## Who needs pay stubs? Employers, freelancers paying contractors, and individuals who need proof of income for loans or rentals. InvoDraft generates professional pay stub PDFs for hourly and salaried workers in minutes.