$1 pay stubs with accurate taxes. Free preview, instant PDF.
Enter the pay details, hourly or salary. Federal, state, Social Security and Medicare withholding and year-to-date totals are calculated for you. Pick one of 18 templates, add your logo, check the free preview, then download a print-ready PDF for your payroll records. One pay stub costs $1; unlimited plans start at $9.99 a month.
- $1
- per pay stub
- 50 + DC
- state tax tables
- 18
- PDF templates
- Free
- preview before you pay
How it works
PayStubNest is an online pay stub generator for US employers, small businesses, self-employed people, contractors and bookkeepers. It calculates federal and state withholding for every state and DC, carries year-to-date totals from stub to stub, and produces PDF pay stubs in 18 designs, including contractor (1099) stubs and a direct deposit advice. Previews are free; a pay stub costs $1, or unlimited plans start at $9.99 a month. It is a payroll record-keeping tool for pay that was actually issued.
Enter the pay details
Employer, employee, pay period and earnings, hourly or salary. Takes about two minutes.
Taxes are calculated
Federal, state, Social Security and Medicare withholding and year-to-date totals, from the published withholding tables.
Preview and download
Pick a template, add your logo, check the preview, then download a print-ready PDF for your payroll records.
The same pay stub, a fraction of the price
Most online pay stub generators charge $3.99 to $11.99 for a single stub. PayStubNest charges $1, with the same tax calculations, a free preview and no account fees.
Create a pay stub →| Feature | PayStubNest | Other generators |
|---|---|---|
| Price per pay stub | $1 | $3.99 to $11.99 |
| Preview before paying | Free, every stub | Not always |
| Unlimited plan | $9.99 / month | Rarely offered |
| Federal and state withholding | All 50 states + DC | Varies |
| Templates | 18, plus your own design | A handful |
| YTD carried across a series | Automatic | Manual |
Competitor prices are published pay-per-stub rates checked in October 2026.
Everything you need for accurate pay stubs
The calculations, templates and records a small payroll needs, without payroll software.
Automatic withholding
Federal, state, Social Security and Medicare withholding worked out from the published withholding tables for each pay period.
Hourly or salary
Enter hours and rates or an annual salary, with overtime, bonuses and other earnings on their own lines.
Year-to-date totals
YTD earnings and deductions are calculated for you and carried forward across a series of pay stubs.
Templates and your logo
Pick a ready-made template or design your own, then add your company logo.
Free preview
See the layout of every pay stub before you pay. Previews cost nothing.
Print-ready PDF
Download a clean PDF for printing and for your payroll records. Pay only for what you download.
Who it's for
Small businesses
Give employees a clear pay stub with every pay run and keep consistent payroll records.
Self-employed
Document the pay you draw from your own business, period by period.
Contractors
Keep an organized record of each payment, with the pay period and totals on one page.
Simple pricing
Preview every pay stub for free. Pay only for what you download, with a credit pack or a plan if you issue pay stubs regularly.
Pay as you go
Buy credits when you need them. One credit downloads one pay stub.
- Preview every pay stub for free
- Pay only for the pay stubs you download
- Credits do not expire
Monthly Unlimited
Unlimited pay stubs, billed every month. Cancel anytime.
- Unlimited pay stubs
- Cancel anytime
- Every template and your own designs
Yearly Unlimited
Unlimited pay stubs for a full year, billed once a year.
- Unlimited pay stubs
- Cancel anytime
- Every template and your own designs
- One payment a year
Frequently asked questions
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Create your first pay stub
Enter the pay details, check the preview, and download the PDF when it looks right. Previews are free; you pay only for what you download.
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