How to Create a Payslip (Free Generator)
A payslip breaks down an employee's earnings and deductions for a pay period. Here's what to include and how to generate one free.
What a payslip is for
A payslip is the document you give an employee each pay period showing how their net pay was calculated — earnings, allowances, and any deductions. It's good practice everywhere and a legal requirement in many jurisdictions.
What to include
- Employee and employer details, and the pay period
- Earnings — basic salary plus allowances (housing, transport, etc.)
- Deductions — anything withheld from gross pay
- Net pay — the amount actually paid
The free Payslip Generator lets you add custom earnings and deduction lines and computes the totals.
How to create one
- Open the Payslip Generator.
- Add your company logo and the employee's details.
- Enter earnings and deduction lines.
- Print or save as PDF — everything stays in your browser.
Calculate the full cost too
A payslip shows what the employee receives; your true cost is higher once end-of-service and other on-costs are included. See the Employee Cost Calculator and, for UAE staff, the Gratuity Calculator. Manage payroll alongside your accounts in Pyalm Books.