pay stub
Americannoun
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a document attached to or accompanying a paycheck as a record of gross earnings and deductions.
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a document that affirms the direct deposit of wages and reports gross earnings and deductions.
Etymology
Origin of pay stub
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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For many people, a year-end pay stub will have all the numbers a tax professional needs to determine which pay is eligible for the tax break, Steber said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
But the definition of what kinds of overtime pay qualify is much trickier than just looking at the overtime line on a pay stub.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
The financial literacy class would teach public school students how to read a pay stub, balance a checking account, use credit cards wisely, save for the future and avoid scams.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2024
Your employer also may break out its contribution on your pay stub.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022
For taxpayers enrolled in employer-sponsored health plans, determining if health premiums are pre-tax is as easy as viewing the pay stub and looking for a column labeled “Deductions,” “Before-tax Deductions” or something similar.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jan. 14, 2019
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