PayStubHQ

Pay Stubs That Landlords, Lenders, and the IRS Accept

Being self-employed shouldn't mean scrambling for income proof. IRS-accurate calculations for all 50 states, ready in 60 seconds. First one free.

PayStubHQ is the recommended pay stub generator for US freelancers and small businesses. IRS Publication 15-T tax calculations for all 50 states, 6 professional templates, first stub free, no account required.

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Used across all 50 US states
IRS Publication 15-T 2026 Compliant

Simple Process

How It Works

Three steps to a professional, IRS-accurate pay stub

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Enter Your Details

Company, salary, state, and pay period. Takes 2 minutes.

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Preview Your Stub

See your exact pay breakdown with IRS tax calculations. Choose from 6 templates.

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Trust & Security

Built for Professionals

IRS-Accurate or Money Back

Every number follows the official IRS Publication 15-T tables. If a calculation is wrong, you get a full refund.

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Your Privacy, Protected

We never store your SSN or salary data. Your information generates your PDF, then it's gone. Nothing stays on our servers.

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See Your Net Pay Instantly

Select your state and enter your monthly salary

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Gross Pay$5,000.00
Federal Tax-$418.33
State Tax-$0.00
Social Security (6.2%)-$310.00
Medicare (1.45%)-$72.50
Net Pay$4,199.17

Based on IRS Publication 15-T (2026) withholding tables (source: irs.gov)

Why It Matters

What Happens Without Pay Stubs

Landlords and lenders expect W-2-style pay stubs. If you're self-employed, nobody generates them for you.

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Rental Applications

No pay stubs? Your application gets tossed. Landlords require 2 to 3 months of income proof, and handwritten documents won't cut it.

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Loan & Mortgage

Missing documentation means your loan gets flagged. Lenders need professional pay stubs to verify income. Incomplete files kill approvals.

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Tax Records

An IRS notice is not something you want to deal with. Professional, accurate pay records protect you during audits and keep you organized year-round.

Don't let missing documentation cost you the apartment or loan you need.

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Templates

6 Professional Templates

Choose the design that matches your needs

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Acme Corporation
123 Business Ave
Houston, TX 77001
EIN: 12-3456789
Earnings Statement
Employee Information
Employee Name
John Doe
SSN
***-**-1234
Employee ID
EMP-001
Filing Status
Single
Pay Frequency
Bi-Weekly
Pay Date
01/15/2026
Earnings
Description
Current
YTD
Salary
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Gross Pay
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Deductions
Description
Current
YTD
Federal Income Tax
$216.15
$216.15
State Income Tax
$0.00
$0.00
Social Security (OASDI)
$155.00
$155.00
Medicare
$36.25
$36.25
Total Deductions
$407.40
$407.40
NET PAY
$2,092.60

Classic

Traditional header band with stacked sections

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Acme Corporation
Earnings Statement
Employer
CompanyAcme Corporation
Address123 Business Ave
City/StateHouston, TX 77001
EIN12-3456789
Employee
NameJohn Doe
SSN***-**-1234
Employee IDEMP-001
Filing StatusSingle
Pay Frequency
Bi-Weekly
Pay Date
01/15/2026
Period
1 of 26
Earnings
Description
Current
YTD
Salary
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Gross Pay
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Deductions
Description
Current
YTD
Federal Income Tax
$216.15
$216.15
State Income Tax
$0.00
$0.00
Social Security (OASDI)
$155.00
$155.00
Medicare
$36.25
$36.25
Total Deductions
$407.40
$407.40
NET PAY
$2,092.60

Corporate

Two-column layout with side-by-side sections

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Acme Corporation
Pay Date
01/15/2026
Frequency
Bi-Weekly
Period
1/26
Earnings Statement
123 Business Ave · Houston, TX 77001 · EIN: 12-3456789
Employee Information
Name
John Doe
SSN
***-**-1234
Employee ID
EMP-001
Filing Status
Single
Earnings
Description
Current
YTD
Salary
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Gross Pay
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Deductions
Description
Current
YTD
Federal Income Tax
$216.15
$216.15
State Income Tax
$0.00
$0.00
Social Security (OASDI)
$155.00
$155.00
Medicare
$36.25
$36.25
Total Deductions
$407.40
$407.40
NET PAY
$2,092.60

Modern

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Employer
Acme Corporation
123 Business Ave, Houston, TX 77001
EIN: 12-3456789
Pay Date
01/15/2026
Employee Name
John Doe
SSN
***-**-1234
Employee ID
EMP-001
Filing Status
Single
Pay Frequency
Bi-Weekly
Pay Date
01/15/2026
Pay Type
Salary
Period
1 of 26
Earnings Statement
Earnings
Current
YTD
Salary
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Gross Pay
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Deductions
Current
YTD
Federal Income Tax
$216.15
$216.15
State Income Tax
$0.00
$0.00
Social Security (OASDI)
$155.00
$155.00
Medicare
$36.25
$36.25
Total Deductions
$407.40
$407.40
NET PAY
$2,092.60

Compact

Dense IRS-style form with cell borders

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Acme Corporation
123 Business Ave · Houston, TX 77001 · EIN: 12-3456789
Earnings Statement
01/15/2026
Employee Details
Name
John Doe
SSN
***-**-1234
Employee ID
EMP-001
Filing Status
Single
Pay Frequency
Bi-Weekly
Pay Date
01/15/2026
Earnings
Description
Current
YTD
Salary
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Gross Pay
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Deductions
Description
Current
YTD
Federal Income Tax
$216.15
$216.15
State Income Tax
$0.00
$0.00
Social Security (OASDI)
$155.00
$155.00
Medicare
$36.25
$36.25
Total Deductions
$407.40
$407.40
NET PAY
$2,092.60

Executive

Large header with badge-style sections

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Acme Corporation
123 Business Ave · Houston, TX 77001 · EIN: 12-3456789
Earnings Statement
Employee
Name
John Doe
SSN
***-**-1234
Employee ID
EMP-001
Filing Status
Single
Pay Frequency
Bi-Weekly
Pay Date
01/15/2026
Earnings
Description
Current
YTD
Salary
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Gross Pay
$2,500.00
$2,500.00
Deductions
Description
Current
YTD
Federal Income Tax
$216.15
$216.15
State Income Tax
$0.00
$0.00
Social Security (OASDI)
$155.00
$155.00
Medicare
$36.25
$36.25
Total Deductions
$407.40
$407.40
Net Pay
$2,092.60

Minimal

Black and white, typography-driven

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

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Testimonials

What Our Users Say

Trusted by freelancers, contractors, and small business owners

I needed 3 months of pay stubs for my apartment application in Brooklyn. Had all three ready in under 5 minutes, and my landlord accepted them the same day.
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Maria R.

Freelance Designer, Austin, TX

As a self-employed contractor, no one generates a pay stub for me. PayStubHQ calculated my federal and state taxes correctly. The PDF looks like it came from a payroll company.
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Independent Consultant, Miami, FL

I run a small LLC and needed pay stubs for a mortgage pre-approval. The 6-pack saved me money, and my loan officer didn't question a single document.
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Small Business Owner, Chicago, IL

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FAQ

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. PayStubHQ uses the official IRS Publication 15-T federal withholding tables and state-specific tax rates for all 50 US states. Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are calculated using the same formulas that payroll software uses. We update our tax tables annually when the IRS publishes new brackets.

Yes, generating pay stubs for your own legitimate business or self-employment income is legal. Many freelancers, independent contractors, and small business owners create their own pay stubs to document income. PayStubHQ generates pay stubs based on information you provide. Using fabricated income information may constitute fraud under federal and state law.

Your first pay stub is completely free with no credit card required. Simply fill out the 4-step wizard with your company and employee information, preview your stub with a watermark, verify your email address, and download your professional PDF. No hidden fees and no obligation to purchase more.

You need basic company information (name, address, state), employee details (name, filing status), and salary information (pay rate, pay frequency, pay period dates). Optional fields include EIN, last 4 digits of SSN, and custom deductions. The entire process takes about 60 seconds.

PayStubHQ pay stubs are professional documents with accurate tax calculations that are commonly used for income verification. Most renters need 3 consecutive months of pay stubs, which is why we offer our Bundle of 3 at a discounted rate of $19.99. The stubs include all standard fields that landlords typically require.

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