pay stub

American  

[pey-stuhb] / ˈpeɪˌstʌb /

Or paystub

noun

1. a document attached to or accompanying a paycheck as a record of gross earnings and deductions.

2. a document that affirms the direct deposit of wages and reports gross earnings and deductions.

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Etymology

Origin of pay stub

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

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

You often can access your pay stub through your company’s online payroll system; ask your human resources department for details.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022

Once again, you would need your last pay stub of the year to get your estimated wages to complete this form.

From Encyclopedia.com • Mar. 21, 2018