Free Pay Stub Generator
Create pay stubs for hourly and salaried employees. Social Security, Medicare, and net pay calculated automatically. Download a clean PDF in seconds.
What each pay stub includes
- Employer and employee information
- Pay period start and end dates
- Hourly rate or annual salary
- Regular hours and overtime
- Gross pay calculation
- Social Security (6.2%) deduction
- Medicare (1.45%) deduction
- Federal income tax (manual entry)
- State income tax (manual entry)
- Net pay after all deductions
- YTD earnings and deductions
- Pay stub number for records
Who uses this
Small business owners
Pay your staff without expensive payroll software. Create accurate pay stubs for each employee each pay period.
1099 and self-employed
Need a pay stub for a rental application, loan, or income verification? Create a professional document showing your earnings.
Household employers
Nannies, housekeepers, and other household employees. Provide proper documentation for the people who work for you.
How to create a pay stub
Click "Create pay stub" above. You will see a form with two sections: employer information and employee information. Fill in the business name, employee name, and pay period dates.
For hourly employees, enter the hourly rate and number of regular hours worked. If the employee worked overtime, enter those hours separately. InvoDraft calculates overtime at 1.5x rate automatically.
For salaried employees, enter the annual salary and select the pay frequency - weekly (52/year), biweekly (26/year), semimonthly (24/year), or monthly (12/year). The gross pay for the period calculates automatically.
The deductions section shows Social Security and Medicare calculated automatically. Enter federal withholding and any state tax based on the employee's W-4. The net pay updates in real time as you fill the form.
Click "Download PDF" when done. The pay stub is formatted on US letter paper and ready to print or email.
Frequently asked questions
Is the pay stub generator free?
Yes. InvoDraft is free for up to 3 pay stubs per month with no account or credit card required. Paid plans remove watermarks and allow more stubs per month.
Does InvoDraft calculate taxes automatically?
InvoDraft automatically calculates Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) deductions. Federal and state income tax are manual entry fields because they depend on each employee's W-4 withholding elections and state.
Can I create pay stubs for both hourly and salaried employees?
Yes. For hourly employees, enter the hourly rate, regular hours, and any overtime hours. For salaried employees, enter the annual salary and pay frequency (weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or monthly).
Are InvoDraft pay stubs legally valid?
InvoDraft pay stubs are standard income documentation suitable for rental applications, loan verification, and small business payroll records. For full payroll tax compliance and reporting (W-2s, 941s), use dedicated payroll software like Gusto or QuickBooks Payroll.
Can I create pay stubs for previous pay periods?
Yes. Enter any pay period start and end dates. You can create historical pay stubs for any time period needed.
Will the pay stub have a watermark?
On the free plan, pay stubs include a small InvoDraft watermark. Upgrade to a paid plan to remove it and get a fully clean PDF.
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