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Free Pay Stub Generator for California
Paying a nanny, caregiver or small team in California? Here are the California rules that affect what goes on a pay stub in 2026, and a quick way to make one. Preview free and pay $3.99 only when you download.
Make a pay stub, $3.99California minimum wage in 2026
$16.90 per hour
Some cities set higher local rates.
How often you must pay in California
Generally at least twice a month on regular paydays set in advance
California income tax on the stub
California has a graduated (bracketed) state income tax, so the amount depends on the employee's pay and withholding form.
Does California require a pay stub?
Labor Code section 226 requires an itemized wage statement every payday, whether you pay by check or cash. It must show gross wages, total hours worked, piece-rate units if any, all deductions, net wages, pay period dates, the employee's name and only the last 4 digits of their SSN (or an employee ID), the employer's name and address, and every hourly rate with the hours worked at each.
Paying a household employee in California
Federal rules from IRS Publication 926 apply in every state. Social Security and Medicare apply once you pay one household employee $3,000 or more in cash wages in 2026. Federal unemployment (FUTA) applies once you pay $1,000 or more in total household wages in any calendar quarter. You may also need to register with California's revenue and unemployment agencies.
Pay stubs in Sacramento
See local rules for Sacramento.
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in California in 2026?
$16.90 per hour
How often do I have to pay employees in California?
Generally at least twice a month on regular paydays set in advance
Is there state income tax to show on a California pay stub?
California has a graduated (bracketed) state income tax, so the amount depends on the employee's pay and withholding form.
How much does a pay stub cost on StubzPro?
$3.99 per stub. You can preview it free, and you don't need an account.
For real wages only. Use StubzPro to record pay you actually paid. Never make a stub to show income that wasn't earned; doing so can be illegal. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are for 2026 and can change.
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