Gather the employee’s or contractor’s payment details
Include the pay period dates
Include the employee’s name and address
Include the employer’s name and address
Enter the gross pay amount
List all deductions
Include taxes withheld
Add any pre-tax deductions
Add any post-tax deductions
Calculate total deductions
Subtract deductions from gross pay
Show net pay
Include the payment date
Include year-to-date totals if needed
Review all amounts for accuracy
Generate the check stub using payroll software or a template
Save or print the final check stub