Accounting Glossary
What Is A Payslip?
Payslip (Definition)
A payslip is a document that’s given to an employee each payday. It shows their total amount earned, less deductions for things like tax.
Payslips show income from salary, hourly wages or commission. They also list things like:
- tax withheld
- reimbursements for personal work expenses (like mileage or travel expenses)
- deductions such as insurance and retirement contributions
- employer contributions toward insurance or retirement
Payslips may also show other employee information such as the amount of leave owed or used. Payslips are also known as pay stubs, paycheck stubs, or pay advice.
Traditionally, the payslip was a paper document attached to a physical cheque or included in a wages envelope. Today, most employers prefer to use electronic payslips. These can be emailed to employees or made available to them online.
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