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Free paystub maker for accurate pay stubs in minutes

Generate professional, IRS-compliant pay stubs in minutes, not hours. Whether you run a small team, freelance solo, or work on contract, our paystub maker handles every calculation for you.

First paystub free · From $3.99 each after that · No hidden fees
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All 50 States
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Instant PDF Download
All 50 States
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Unlimited Corrections
Unlimited Corrections
Who we serve

Built around how
your business runs.

Whether you're running payroll for a team, keeping your own books as a freelancer, or tracking project income as a contractor, our free paystub maker is built around your exact workflow.

Employers

Small businesses & teams

Run payroll for your whole team every pay period, no expensive software, no accountant on retainer.

  • Generate stubs for multiple employees at once
  • Auto federal & state tax per employee
  • Overtime, bonuses, and custom deductions
  • Company logo on every stub
Freelancers

Self-employed & sole proprietors

Keep clean, consistent pay records for your own bookkeeping, so tax season and accounting never turn into a scramble.

  • Act as both employer and employee
  • Organized records for every pay period
  • Flexible pay frequency options
  • YTD earnings tracking built in
Contractors

Independent & 1099 workers

Track and document your contract income cleanly, per project, on retainer, or across multiple clients at once.

  • Supports 1099 and contract income types
  • Per-project or recurring pay schedules
  • Multiple income sources on one stub
  • Download and share in seconds
Built for accuracy

Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.

A good free paystub maker should handle the hard parts so you stay focused on what actually matters: running your work, not wrestling with spreadsheets.

Real-time-tax-calculations

Real-time tax calculations

Every figure (federal, state, FICA, Medicare) pulls from current IRS withholding tables and recalculates instantly as you type.

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30 templates, fully customizable

Choose from clean minimal layouts to bold branded designs. Every template prints cleanly and looks right on any device.

Year-to-date-tracking

Year-to-date tracking

YTD earnings and deductions update automatically across every stub, giving you an accurate running total without a single spreadsheet.

Custom-logo-branding

Custom logo & branding

Upload your company logo and it appears on every stub, looking like it came straight from your payroll team, not a template site.

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Custom earnings & deductions

Overtime, tips, bonuses, commissions, health premiums, 401(k). Add anything and watch taxes recalculate in real time.

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Supports all 50 states

Create paystubs for employees in any U.S. state, with federal and state-specific tax calculations applied automatically.

30 templates · 4 layout styles

Pick a look.
Make it yours.

Four distinct paystub layouts, each available in a range of colors. Pick a style on the left, tap a color, and watch the real layout update instantly.

Aviation Template

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Pricing

Pay only when you need it

No subscriptions, no monthly fees. Your first paystub is on us; after that, just $3.99 per stub. Every feature included, no tiers.

First paystub
FREE
Generate and download your first complete stub at zero cost.
  • All 30 templates
  • Full tax calculations
  • Instant PDF download
  • Unlimited corrections
From 2nd stub onward
$3.99
Per stub. Every feature included: no upsells, no tiers, no surprises.
  • IRS-compliant format
  • Company logo upload
  • YTD & address book
  • Email directly to employees
How it works

Three steps.
One polished paystub.

Our free paystub maker online keeps things simple by design: enter your details, review the auto-calculated taxes, and download a print-ready PDF. No accounting knowledge needed.

01

Enter company & employee details

Add your business name, employee info, pay period, wages, and any bonuses or overtime. Takes about 60 seconds to fill out.

02

Taxes calculate automatically

Federal withholding, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare are all computed using current IRS tables, so there's no guesswork on your end.

03

Download your PDF instantly

Preview your stub, make any corrections for free, and download a professionally formatted PDF, or email it directly to your employee from the same screen.

Mobile app

Your paystub maker,
right in your pocket

Create, preview, and download pay stubs from your phone: same tax accuracy, same 30 templates, synced with your account.

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Real users

Trusted by employers,
freelancers & contractors

Here's what people say after using the free paystub maker for the first time.

★★★★★
The calculations were spot on and the template looked completely professional. It's now part of my regular bookkeeping routine.
Jason M.
Freelance Designer, Texas
★★★★★
I manage five part-time employees and this free paystub maker online saves me hours every pay period. Best price I've found anywhere.
Marsha W.
Small Business Owner, Ohio
★★★★★
As a 1099 contractor I always struggled with income documentation. This made the whole thing simple and the stubs look totally legit.
Carlos R.
Independent Contractor, Florida
★★★★★
Signed up, entered my details, downloaded the PDF, took maybe three minutes. Exactly the kind of tool I needed to stay on top of my own records.
Priya S.
Self-Employed, California
★★★★★
I tried two other sites before this one. The others were clunky and their tax math was off. This one just works.
William V.
Restaurant Manager, New York
★★★★★
Simple interface, accurate numbers, and I could email the stub directly to myself for records. Would recommend to any small business owner.
Tanya B.
Sole Proprietor, Georgia
FAQ

Common questions, answered

Still deciding? These are the things people ask most before creating their first paystub.

Is this really a free paystub maker? What's the catch?
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Yes! Our free paystub maker allows you to create and download completely valid pay stubs with zero cost. There is no catch, we offer the free tier for freelancers and side-hustlers, while our premium tier is optional for businesses that need advanced branding.
Are the tax calculations accurate and IRS-compliant?
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Yes. Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state taxes are all calculated using current IRS withholding tables, updated every tax year. W-4 withholding follows the latest IRS spec, so every number on your stub is defensible.
Can freelancers and self-employed workers use this free paystub maker online?
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Absolutely. The tool lets you act as both employer and employee, exactly how self-employment income works. Freelancers and sole proprietors use it to keep consistent, organized pay records for their own bookkeeping, accounting, and tax preparation throughout the year.
Which states are supported?
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All 50 US states are supported. State-specific income tax rates, withholding formulas, and local rules are built in and updated annually, no manual lookups needed.
Can I make corrections after creating a stub?
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Yes, unlimited corrections before completing your order at no extra charge. Preview your stub, fix any typos or incorrect figures, and adjust freely before downloading.
How quickly will I receive the paystub?
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Instantly. The PDF is ready to download the moment you complete your order. You can also email it directly to an employee or contractor from the same page, with no waiting and no processing delays.
Can I use this free paystub creator for multiple employees?
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Yes. Our free paystub maker is designed for scalability. Whether you have 1 employee or 50, you can generate unlimited pay stubs for all your workers directly from your dashboard.
What formats can I download the stubs in?
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With our free paystub creator, you can instantly download your document as a high-resolution PDF. This makes it perfect for emailing to HR departments, landlords, or printing physically for your records.

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