pay stub

or pay·stub

[ pey-stuhb ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pay stub¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Timm received her full $375,000 severance Feb. 2, according to a pay stub released through the state public records act.

From Seattle Times

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

California is moving closer toward requiring all public school students to learn how to manage their money — read a pay stub, balance a checking account, use credit cards wisely, save for the future and avoid scams.

From Los Angeles Times

January is a good time to collect your annual reports from credit cards, as well as tax documents, any Form 1099 notices for gig workers and freelancers and, if you are paid a salary, your last pay stub of the year.

From New York Times

You will need your social security number, name, address, employer’s name, employer’s address, the dates you worked and the federal tax withheld that is on your final pay stub for the year.

From Encyclopedia.com