Can I generate a payslip without installing anything?
Yes. This payslip generator runs entirely in your browser. Add employee details, earnings, and deductions, then download the PDF instantly.
Payslip Generator Free Online - PDF Pay Stub Maker
Free payslip generator to create professional PDF payslips with earnings, deductions, and net pay. No login required, instant download.
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About this tool
Small businesses and self-employed individuals often need pay documentation without the cost of full payroll software - an employer issuing a payslip to a real employee, or a self-employed person documenting their own actual income for their own records. This produces a correctly structured payslip PDF in seconds.
This tool is for documenting real pay - creating a payslip that misrepresents someone's employment or income for someone else's use (for example, fabricating proof of income for a third party) is a misuse of the tool and can constitute document fraud.
This tool generates a PDF payslip from employer and employee details, earnings, and deductions - built for small businesses and self-employed individuals documenting real pay. Enter the details, and download a structured payslip PDF instantly.
How to Use Payslip Generator
Enter Employee Info
Add employer name, employee name, designation, and pay period.
Add Earnings
Enter basic salary, allowances, and any bonuses.
Add Deductions
List tax, insurance, or any other deductions.
Download Payslip
Generate and download a professional PDF payslip instantly.
Common Workflows
Enter Employer and Employee Details
Fill in the employer name and address, then the employee's name, designation, and optional employee ID.
Set the Pay Period and Date
Enter a pay period (e.g., "May 2026") and the pay date - both are free-text/date fields you fill in yourself.
List Earnings and Deductions
Add earnings (defaults to Basic Salary and Housing Allowance rows) and deductions (defaults to Income Tax and Social Security rows) - edit, rename, or remove any row, and add up to 30 of each, the most that fit on the one-page payslip.
Review Net Pay and Download
Net Pay (Gross Pay minus Total Deductions) calculates live as you type - click Download PDF Payslip to save the file once everything looks right.
Best For
- Generates a PDF payslip with itemized earnings, itemized deductions, and a calculated net pay - built for employers documenting real employee pay, or self-employed individuals documenting their own real income.
- Earnings and deductions use free-text labels you define yourself - there's no built-in glossary or preset component list, so label each line however fits your situation (e.g., Basic Salary, Overtime, Tax, Insurance).
- Instant browser-based generation using the pdf-lib library - no data stored, no sign-up required, and nothing is uploaded to any server.
Examples
A payslip with 2 earnings and 2 deductions
Input
Earnings: Basic Salary 3,000, Housing Allowance 500. Deductions: Income Tax 400, Social Security 200Result
Gross Pay 3,500.00, Total Deductions 600.00, Net Pay 2,900.00Net Pay is simply Gross Pay minus Total Deductions - both totals are the sum of whatever earning or deduction rows you've entered, labeled however you choose.
Use Cases
Issuing a payslip to a real employee
An employer fills in the employee's actual pay details to produce a standard payslip for their records.
Documenting your own self-employed income
A self-employed person records their own real earnings and deductions for their own bookkeeping.
Setting up a payslip format for a new small business
Use the tool to prototype a payslip layout before formalizing a payroll process.
Common Mistakes
Problem
Using this to fabricate income you didn't earn
Solution
This tool is for documenting real pay - creating a payslip that misrepresents someone's actual employment or income is a misuse of the tool and can constitute document fraud.
Problem
Expecting year-to-date (YTD) totals
Solution
The payslip only reflects the single pay period you enter - there's no YTD tracking, since nothing is stored between sessions.
Problem
Expecting a company logo
Solution
There's no logo upload option - the payslip is text-only with a colored header bar.
Problem
Assuming deduction/earning labels are pre-defined
Solution
Labels like "Tax" or "HRA" are just free text you type in - the tool doesn't validate or auto-calculate any specific deduction type.
Problem
Forgetting nothing is saved
Solution
Closing or refreshing the page loses your entered data - download the PDF before navigating away.
Tips & Best Practices
Label earnings and deductions clearly
Since labels are free text with no built-in glossary, use clear, specific names (e.g., "Basic Salary," "Overtime," "Income Tax," "Provident Fund") so the payslip is easy to read.
If you're self-employed and need income proof for a lender
Check directly with the lender about their documentation requirements before relying on a self-generated payslip - acceptance varies by institution.
Remove unused default rows
The form starts with two example earnings and two example deductions - delete any that don't apply rather than leaving them blank.
Download immediately after generating
Since nothing is saved between visits, download and store your own copy of every payslip you create here.
Limitations
No year-to-date (YTD) tracking
Each payslip covers a single pay period only - there's no cumulative YTD earnings or deductions column, since nothing is stored between sessions.
No logo upload
The tool doesn't support uploading or embedding a company logo - payslips are text-only with a colored header bar.
No currency conversion
The currency selector only changes the currency code label shown next to amounts - it doesn't convert values between currencies.
No built-in component glossary or validation
Earning and deduction labels are free text you define yourself - the tool doesn't know what "HRA" or "EPF" mean or auto-calculate statutory deductions for any jurisdiction.
No payslip history or storage
Nothing is saved - each payslip is generated fresh and downloaded immediately, with no record kept on the site.
Not a substitute for payroll software or professional advice
This tool documents pay you provide - it doesn't manage payroll, calculate statutory deductions, or verify your figures against employment law.
One page, up to 30 rows each
The payslip is a single A4 page, so the form stops at 30 earnings and 30 deductions - the most that fit above the net pay line.
Latin characters only
The PDF uses the standard Helvetica font, which covers English and most Western European letters. Names or labels in Urdu, Arabic, Hindi or other scripts, and emoji, can't be printed - the tool names the character it can't use instead of creating the file.
Comparisons
This Tool vs. Full Payroll Software
Both produce a payslip, but this tool trades payroll management for instant, no-signup generation.
| This Tool | Payroll Software | |
|---|---|---|
| Account required | No - open and use immediately | Usually yes, often a paid subscription |
| Statutory deduction calculation | None - you enter every figure yourself | Often calculated automatically per jurisdiction |
| YTD tracking and history | Not supported - single pay period only | Typically tracked automatically |
Which should you use?
Use this tool for a fast, private, single-period payslip with no account - use payroll software when you need automatic statutory calculations, YTD tracking, or multi-employee management.
FAQs
The most common questions are what a payslip shows and whether a self-made one counts as proof of income. This tool lays out gross pay, each deduction and net pay for one pay period from the figures you enter - it doesn't calculate tax or verify anything. Lenders and landlords usually check income through the employer, bank statements or tax records, so ask them what they accept before relying on a payslip made here.
Does the payslip generator calculate net pay?
Yes. Enter gross earnings and deductions and the tool automatically calculates the net pay.
Can I add custom deductions like tax, PF, or insurance?
Yes. Add up to 30 named deductions (and up to 30 earnings) - the most that fit on the one-page payslip. Each one is listed individually and subtracted from gross pay.
Can I use this as proof of income for a loan?
Not on its own. Lenders usually verify income through the employer, bank statements or tax records, and many only accept payslips issued by a registered employer or payroll system - ask your lender what they need. This tool is for documenting pay that was actually paid; a payslip that misstates someone's employment or income is document fraud.
Is it legal to make my own payslip?
Yes, when it documents real pay - an employer issuing a payslip to an actual employee, or a self-employed person documenting their own real income, are both legitimate uses. Creating a payslip that misrepresents employment or income that doesn't exist is a different matter and can constitute document fraud.
Does this track year-to-date (YTD) totals?
No. Each payslip covers a single pay period only, and nothing is stored between visits, so there's no running YTD total.
Can names and labels be in Urdu, Arabic or another script?
No. The PDF uses the standard Helvetica font, which only covers English and most Western European letters. If a name or label contains other scripts or emoji, the tool tells you which character it can't use instead of creating the file - write it in Latin characters.
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