Classic
General useA clean, traditional layout with a blue header and clearly organized earnings and deductions tables — familiar to anyone who has seen a standard company pay stub.
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7 designs · Same accurate tax math
Paycheck stub templates
Every template includes the same accurate federal, state, and FICA tax breakdown — pick the one that matches how your business looks.
Create a Pay Stub →Modern
Startups & creative teamsA vibrant purple-to-indigo header gives this template a fresh, tech-forward feel — a good fit for startups and creative businesses.
Use this template →Bold Banner
Brand-forward businessesA wide, colored banner header makes your company name the first thing anyone sees — ideal when you want your business front and center.
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Minimalist preferenceDark, understated, and typographic — built for businesses that prefer a quiet, no-frills aesthetic.
Use this template →Elegant Serif
Professional servicesWarm serif headings and a refined palette give this template a premium, established feel — well suited to professional services.
Use this template →Compact Grid
Contractors & freelancersA dense, monospace ledger-style layout that fits everything on one page — popular with contractors who want a no-nonsense record.
Use this template →Soft Card
Small, people-first teamsRounded corners and a soft teal accent make this the friendliest-looking template — a good match for small, people-first businesses.
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What every paycheck stub template includes
All 7 designs use the same standard check stub layout, so nothing important is left off.
- Company name, address and EIN
- Employee name, ID and last 4 digits of the SSN
- Pay period, pay date and check number
- Hours, rates, overtime and other earnings
- Federal, Social Security, Medicare and state tax lines
- Pre-tax and post-tax deductions
- Net pay and year-to-date (YTD) totals
- Optional company logo and direct deposit details
How it works
How to fill in a pay stub template
- 1
Pick a template
Choose any of the 7 designs below. You can switch at any time before you pay.
- 2
Fill in your details
Enter the company, employee and pay details. Taxes, deductions, net pay and YTD totals are calculated for you.
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Preview and download
Check the live preview, then download a print-ready PDF. Your first 2 pay stubs are free.
Why it matters
Benefits of using a professional template
Consistent, professional formatting
Every template follows a standard earnings-statement layout that employees, bookkeepers, and accountants recognize.
Accurate tax breakdown, built in
Federal, state, and FICA taxes are calculated automatically no matter which template you pick — the math never changes, only the design.
Ready in one PDF
Download a print-ready PDF the moment your payment clears — no extra formatting or exporting step.
Switch anytime before you pay
Preview any template with your own data before checkout, and change your mind as many times as you like.
Questions
FAQs about pay stub templates
Which pay stub template should I use?
Any of the seven work equally well — pick whichever matches how formal or minimal you want the document to look. Compact Grid fits the most detail on one page; Elegant Serif and Bold Banner read as more formal.
Do all templates use the same tax calculations?
Yes. The federal, state, and FICA tax math is identical across every template — only the layout and styling differ.
Can I change templates after I've started filling out the form?
Yes, you can switch templates at any point before checkout, and everything you have entered carries over automatically.
Can I add my company logo to a template?
Yes — most templates support an optional company logo upload.
Can I print the pay stub template?
Yes. Every template downloads as a print-ready PDF on US Letter paper, so you can print it, email it to an employee or save it with your payroll records.
Is there a Word or Excel paycheck template?
Our templates are filled in online instead of in Word or Excel, so the taxes and totals are worked out for you and the layout never breaks. The finished stub downloads as a PDF.
Can I use these templates for Canadian pay stubs?
Yes. The same 7 templates are available in our Canadian pay stub generator, with CPP, EI and provincial tax for Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.
Are the templates specific to certain states?
No, every template works with all 50 supported states — state-specific tax details are calculated separately from the visual design.
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Create a Pay Stub →Editable paycheck stub templates and payroll check templates
Every paycheck stub template on Thi Pay Stubs is editable and fillable online, so there is no blank paycheck template to print and fill in by hand. Pick a payroll check template, enter your details, and it becomes a pay stub template with calculator: taxes, deductions and net pay are filled in automatically.
Each check stub template follows the standard check stub format employers and bookkeepers expect: employer and employee details, the pay period, hours and rates, every tax and deduction on its own line, net pay and year-to-date totals. Choose a classic layout, a modern design or a compact one-page check stub layout.
Preview any template free and switch designs as often as you like. Your first 2 pay stubs are free, then each one is $1.99, and every finished stub downloads as a printable PDF you can email to an employee or keep with your payroll records.
Frequently asked questions
Are the paycheck stub templates free?
You can preview every template free, and your first 2 pay stubs are free. After that, each pay stub is $1.99, with bulk discounts for 5 or more.
Can I edit a pay stub template?
Yes. Every field is editable: company, employee, earnings rows, deductions, logo and accent color. The preview updates as you type.
Does the template calculate taxes?
Yes. Each template is a fillable pay stub template with calculator built in: federal, FICA and state taxes for all 50 states are calculated for you.
Can I download and print the pay stub template?
Yes. Each finished pay stub downloads as a printable PDF on US Letter paper, ready to print, email or save.
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