Hourly worker pay stub
Hourly pay stubs depend on hours worked, overtime, and any shift premium.
Common deductions
- Health insurance (if eligible)
- 401(k) (if offered)
Pay quirks
- Variable hours
- Overtime
- Shift differentials
Questions worth asking payroll
- Did all my hours post?
- Was overtime paid at 1.5× the regular rate?
Official sources
- IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide — IRS · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
- U.S. DOL — Overtime Pay (FLSA) — DOL · last verified 2025-04-01
- U.S. DOL — Fact Sheet #17A: Exemption for Executive, Administrative, Professional employees — DOL · last verified 2025-04-01
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