FAQs
Common questions about MyStubs and paystub creation.
These answers cover the most common questions visitors ask before using the generator, reviewing the preview, or downloading completed files.
What do I need before I create a paystub?
Have the employer details, employee details, pay period dates, worked hours or salary amount, tax setup, and any extra deductions ready before you start. The builder keeps conditional tax fields hidden until they are needed.
Can I Generate Paystubs for hourly, salary, and overtime pay?
Yes. The paystub creator supports common pay scenarios including hourly pay, salary pay, overtime handling, additions, deductions, and year-to-date values that carry across multiple stubs.
Do I see the paystub before I pay?
Yes. The builder uses a protected preview flow so you can review the paystub layout, taxes, deductions, and pay totals before checkout.
What do I receive after checkout?
After payment, the order stays in the account area with the combined PDF, invoice access, and the ability to open the order details page later to view or download the files again.
Can I come back and create the next paystub faster?
Yes. Saved company records, employee payment profiles, and the customer dashboard help reduce repeat setup work when you need the next paystub.
Is this paystub generator free to use?
The paystub generator is free to use through the preview stage. You can enter all paystub details, review the live preview with calculated taxes and deductions, and confirm everything looks correct before checkout. Payment is only required to download the final PDF.
How long does it take to create a paystub?
Most users complete a paystub in under two minutes. The guided builder walks through company details, employee information, pay data, and tax settings in a clear sequence with a live preview updating as you go.
Can I use this for self-employment income?
Yes. Self-employed individuals, freelancers, and independent contractors use the paystub generator to create income records for loan applications, rental agreements, tax preparation, and other situations where proof of earnings is needed.
What states are supported for tax calculations?
The generator supports all 50 US states and Washington D.C. with 2026 tax tables. States with no income tax, flat-rate states, and states with progressive brackets are all handled automatically based on the state selected in the tax setup.
Is my information secure?
Yes. The site uses HTTPS encryption for all data in transit, does not store Social Security numbers, and keeps paystub data tied to authenticated accounts. Payment processing is handled through Stripe with no card details stored on our servers.
What is a paystub?
A paystub is a pay record that shows earnings, deductions, taxes, and net pay for a specific pay period.
Can I preview the document before purchasing?
Yes. The builder is designed around preview review so the entered paystub facts can be checked before checkout.
Who can use the generator?
The site supports repeat paystub workflows for individuals, employers, contractors, and small businesses that need organized documentation.
Does MyStubs save companies and employees?
Yes. Saved company and employee profiles are stored in the account workspace so repeat paystub creation is faster.
How are completed files delivered?
Completed files can be opened from the order details page, downloaded again later, and in supported cases sent by email from the account workflow.
What does lawful use mean here?
Use the service only for lawful documentation and accurate record creation. Do not use it to misrepresent income, employment, or business records.