Pay Stubs•6 min read•
What a Pay Record Contains
The lines on a pay record and why they have to match wages the employer paid.
JP
JustPayStubs Team
Updated October 7, 2026
What a Pay Record Contains
Gross pay is before withholding. Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state income tax are the usual deduction lines. Net pay is what remains.
Keep the figures tied to a real payment
The year-to-date column is the running total for the calendar year. It has to increase by the amounts on that stub.
Preview before you pay
Open the pay record form, type the wages that were paid, and preview the PDF before you pay. One stub is the single-document price. Two or more use the multi-document price. Do not use the PDF to misrepresent income.
Related Topics
pay recordgross payyear to date
Ready to Get Started?
Create professional pay stubs, W-2 forms, and 1099s with our easy-to-use generator. Accurate calculations, instant download.