North Carolina Pay Stub Requirements

North Carolina requires a written statement itemizing deductions each payday.

What the North Carolina statement must show

• The employee's name
• The pay period dates and the pay date
• Hours worked and the rate (or rates) of pay
• Gross wages earned
• Every deduction, itemized — taxes, benefits, garnishments, each on its own line
• Net wages paid

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General information about North Carolina pay stub rules, not legal advice. Rules change — confirm your situation with the North Carolina labor agency via the U.S. Department of Labor or a local employment attorney.

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Common questions

Are pay stubs required in North Carolina?

Yes — North Carolina requires employers to give employees an itemized pay statement.

What must be on a North Carolina pay stub?

At minimum: the employee's name; the pay period dates and the pay date; hours worked and the rate (or rates) of pay; gross wages earned; every deduction, itemized — taxes, benefits, garnishments, each on its own line, and net wages. The free generator on this page includes fields for all of them.

Can pay stubs be delivered electronically?

In most states yes, as long as the employee can actually access and print the statement. A few states ask for the employee's agreement first, so check the note on this page.