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Pay Stub Templates: 21 Professional Check Stub Designs for Every Worker

Whether you run payroll for a team, work for yourself, or invoice as a contractor , pick a template and preview it with your real numbers. Federal, state, FICA and Medicare calculations are shown in full before you pay. No add-on charges for overtime, deductions, or current W-4 math.

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Most popular Skyline pay stub template sample (watermarked)
Skyline (Modern)
For self-employed & everyday payroll

Clean two-column layout with a colored header. Shows gross pay, all withholdings, YTD totals and net pay. Prints on standard letter paper.

Most detailed Ledger Pro pay stub template sample (watermarked)
Ledger Pro (Advanced 7)
For complete income records

The most complete layout: full deduction grid, employer ID, check number and itemized YTD columns.

Fastest Original pay stub template sample (watermarked)
Original (Classic)
For weekly payroll runs

The traditional black-and-white stub. Fewest fields to fill, prints on standard check paper, done in under two minutes.

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Every template includes accurate federal & state tax math , the difference is layout, detail level and paper size.

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FamilyDetail levelPaper sizeContractor modePriceBest for
Classic (9 styles)Essential fieldsCheck paper$8.99Employers running quick weekly payroll
Modern (5 styles)Standard + YTDLetter 8.5×11$8.99Self-employed & everyday payroll records
Advanced (7 styles)Full deduction gridLetter 8.5×11from $8.99Complete, itemized income documentation

Pay stub template FAQ

What should a pay stub template include?

Employer name and address, employee details, pay period dates, gross pay, federal and state tax withholdings, FICA and Medicare deductions, year-to-date totals, and net pay. Every template here includes all required fields.

Can I make my own check stubs?

Yes , if you run a business, pay yourself, or work as a contractor, you can document your pay by choosing a template and entering your real pay details. Our generator calculates federal, state, Social Security and Medicare amounts automatically so the totals always add up.

Is there a free pay stub template?

Yes , every template on this page has a free downloadable blank PDF. Free downloads carry a watermark; finished stubs from the generator are from $8.99 with everything included. Watermarks are removed after purchase.

Why from $8.99 when others advertise $3.99?

Advertised base prices usually exclude the math: current W-4 withholding and additional earnings like overtime are paid add-ons elsewhere, bringing a complete stub to a similar total. Our price includes everything, and every calculation is visible in the editor before you pay anything.

What's the difference between an employee and a contractor pay stub?

Contractor stubs don't include tax withholdings, since payments to 1099 contractors generally aren't subject to them. Every template has a contractor mode that swaps the fields automatically.

How do landlords and lenders verify pay stubs?

They check that the math is internally consistent , gross minus deductions equals net, YTD figures accumulate correctly , and may verify employment directly. That's why accurate tax calculation matters: a stub with wrong math gets flagged.