Pennsylvania Pay Stub Requirements

What Pennsylvania law requires on the stub

• Hours worked
• The rate of pay
• Gross wages
• Deductions, itemized
• The pay period dates

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General information about Pennsylvania pay stub rules, not legal advice. Rules change — confirm your situation with the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

Yes — Pennsylvania law (34 Pa. Code § 231.36) spells out what has to be on every pay stub.

What must be on a Pennsylvania pay stub?

At minimum: hours worked; the rate of pay; gross wages; deductions, itemized; the pay period dates, 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.