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Free Pay Stub Generator for Wisconsin
Paying a nanny, caregiver or small team in Wisconsin? Here are the Wisconsin 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, $3.99Wisconsin minimum wage in 2026
$7.25 per hour
Some cities set higher local rates.
How often you must pay in Wisconsin
At least monthly, no more than 31 days apart
Wisconsin income tax on the stub
Wisconsin has a graduated (bracketed) state income tax, so the amount depends on the employee's pay and withholding form.
Does Wisconsin require a pay stub?
Federal law doesn't require a pay stub, but many states do. Check the Wisconsin labor department for its current wage statement rules. Either way, a stub is the simplest record of what you paid and withheld.
Paying a household employee in Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin's revenue and unemployment agencies.
Pay stubs in Madison
See local rules for Madison.
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FAQ
What is the minimum wage in Wisconsin in 2026?
$7.25 per hour
How often do I have to pay employees in Wisconsin?
At least monthly, no more than 31 days apart
Is there state income tax to show on a Wisconsin pay stub?
Wisconsin 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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