Free Paystub Generator — Preview Your Pay Stub Before You Pay

What Is the Free Paystub Generator?

PayStub LLC's free paystub generator lets you build a complete, accurate pay stub and preview it in full before spending a single dollar. Enter your company details, employee information, and earnings — then see exactly what your pay stub will look like, including all tax calculations, deductions, and year-to-date totals. You only pay $2.49 when you are satisfied with your pay stub and ready to download the PDF. Use coupon code NEWUSER to get your very first pay stub completely free.

Who Uses the Free Preview?

The free preview is useful for anyone who wants to check their numbers before committing to a purchase.

• Freelancers checking that self-employment tax calculations are correct
• Small business owners verifying employee net pay before issuing paychecks
• Independent contractors confirming their income documentation looks professional
• Self-employed individuals making sure the format meets lender requirements
• Anyone who has never used a pay stub generator and wants to try before buying

What Does the Free Preview Show?

The free preview is a full, complete pay stub — not a blurred or limited version. You can see every field:

• Employer name, address, and EIN
• Employee name, address, and SSN (last 4 digits)
• Pay period dates and pay date
• Gross earnings (hourly or salary)
• Federal income tax withholding
• Social Security tax (6.2%)
• Medicare tax (1.45%)
• State income tax for all 50 states
• Any pre-tax or post-tax deductions you add
• Net pay (take-home amount)
• Year-to-date totals for all fields

How to Use the Free Paystub Generator

Creating your free preview takes less than 2 minutes: 1. Enter company information — business name, address, and EIN (optional) 2. Add employee details — name, filing status, and state of employment 3. Input earnings — hourly rate or annual salary, hours worked, and pay period 4. Add any deductions — health insurance, retirement contributions, or custom deductions 5. Click Preview — your complete pay stub appears instantly on screen 6. Review and adjust — make any changes until the numbers look right 7. Download for $2.49 — or use NEWUSER for your first one free

Why Preview First?

Tax calculations vary significantly by state, filing status, and income level. Previewing your pay stub before downloading ensures the withholding amounts are correct and the document includes everything your lender, landlord, or employer needs. Our free preview uses the exact same tax engine as the final PDF — so what you see is exactly what you get. The only difference between the free preview and the downloaded PDF is the file format — the preview shows your pay stub on screen, while the download gives you a print-ready, high-resolution PDF document.