Check the pay period dates
Check the pay date
Verify your name and employee information
Review your employer’s information
Confirm your filing status
Check your hours worked
Review your regular pay rate
Review any overtime hours
Review any overtime pay rate
Check bonuses or commissions
Review gross pay
Check federal income tax withheld
Check state income tax withheld
Check local tax withheld
Review Social Security tax
Review Medicare tax
Check pre-tax deductions
Review health insurance deductions
Review retirement plan contributions
Check HSA or FSA contributions
Review post-tax deductions
Check wage garnishments
Review reimbursements
Check employer-paid benefits
Review net pay
Compare current amounts to year-to-date totals
Verify vacation or PTO balances
Check sick leave balances
Compare your pay stub to your timesheet
Confirm your net pay matches your bank deposit
Report any errors to payroll