California Pay Stub Generator
Create professional pay stubs with accurate California tax calculations. Free, instant PDF download.
Pay Stub Preview
Fill out the form to see a preview of your pay stub here.
Your stub will include:
- • Employer & employee info
- • Earnings breakdown
- • Federal & state tax calculations
- • Deductions & net pay
- • YTD totals
Pay Stub Requirements in California
Pay Stubs Required
California requires employers to provide itemized wage statements (pay stubs) in writing with each payment of wages.
Written/printed stubs required
California Payroll Taxes
State Income Tax
Progressive: 1.00% - 12.30%
State Payroll Taxes
State Disability Insurance (SDI): 1.30%
Federal Payroll Taxes
- Social Security: 6.2% (up to $184,500)
- Medicare: 1.45% (all wages)
- Additional Medicare: 0.9% (over $200k)
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California Paycheck Calculator →Frequently Asked Questions
What information is required on a pay stub?
A complete pay stub should include: employer name and address, employee name and identifier, pay period dates, gross earnings, itemized deductions (taxes, benefits), and net pay. California requires employers to provide this information to employees.
Is it legal to create my own pay stubs?
Yes, it's legal to create pay stubs for legitimate purposes like providing employees with earnings documentation or creating records for self-employment income. However, creating false pay stubs for fraudulent purposes (like loan applications) is illegal.
How are California taxes calculated on my pay stub?
California has a progressive income tax with rates from 1.00% - 12.30%. This is withheld along with federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Additionally, CA State Disability Insurance (1.30%) is withheld.
Can I use this pay stub as proof of income?
Pay stubs are commonly accepted as proof of income for rental applications, loan applications, and other purposes. However, some institutions may require additional documentation like tax returns or bank statements. Always check with the requesting party about their specific requirements.