Pay Stub Laws by State (2026)
There is no federal pay stub law, so whether employers must provide pay stubs, and in what form, depends on the state. This table covers all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Last reviewed October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
State-by-state table
| State | Pay stub required? | Electronic pay stubs | Law |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | No | No state requirement | - |
| Alaska | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Arizona | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Arkansas | No | No state requirement | - |
| California The most detailed rule in the US: nine itemized items plus paid sick leave available. | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | Cal. Lab. Code § 226 |
| Colorado | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | - |
| Connecticut | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | - |
| Delaware | Yes | Electronic allowed; paper on request | - |
| District of Columbia | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Florida | No | No state requirement | - |
| Georgia | No | No state requirement | - |
| Hawaii | Yes | Written; electronic only with consent | - |
| Idaho | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Illinois | Yes | Electronic access allowed | 820 ILCS 115/10 |
| Indiana | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Iowa | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | - |
| Kansas A statement is expected, but state law sets few specific content rules. | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Kentucky | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Louisiana | No | No state requirement | - |
| Maine | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | - |
| Maryland | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | - |
| Michigan | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Minnesota | Yes | Electronic allowed; paper on request | - |
| Mississippi | No | No state requirement | - |
| Missouri | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Montana | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Nebraska | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Nevada | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| New Jersey | Yes | Electronic access allowed | N.J.S.A. 34:11-4.6 |
| New Mexico | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | - |
| New York | Yes | Electronic access allowed | N.Y. Lab. Law § 195(3) |
| North Carolina | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.13 |
| North Dakota | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Ohio Required since 9 April 2025 (Pay Stub Protection Act, HB 106). Older guides still list Ohio as having no law. | Yes | Electronic access allowed | Ohio Rev. Code § 4113.14 |
| Oklahoma | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Oregon | Yes | Electronic allowed; paper on request | - |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Rhode Island | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| South Carolina | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| South Dakota | No | No state requirement | - |
| Tennessee | No | No state requirement | - |
| Texas | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | Tex. Lab. Code § 62.003 |
| Utah | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Vermont | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | - |
| Virginia | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Washington | Yes | Electronic allowed if printable | - |
| West Virginia | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
| Wyoming | Yes | Electronic access allowed | - |
State names in blue link to a pay stub generator page with that state's rules and deductions.
What the electronic delivery rules mean
- Electronic access allowed
- The employer must provide a statement each pay period, and giving employees secure electronic access counts.
- Electronic allowed if printable
- The law describes a written statement, but electronic stubs are accepted if employees can easily print them.
- Electronic allowed; paper on request
- Electronic stubs are fine, but employees can ask to receive paper instead.
- Written; electronic only with consent
- Stubs must be on paper unless the employee agrees in advance to electronic delivery.
- No state requirement
- No state law requires pay stubs. Employers must still keep federal payroll records, and most provide stubs anyway.
Frequently asked questions
How many states require pay stubs?
42 states and the District of Columbia require employers to give employees a pay stub or wage statement. 8 states have no pay stub law.
Which states do not require pay stubs?
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Dakota, Tennessee. Ohio used to be on this list but has required pay stubs since 9 April 2025.
Does federal law require pay stubs?
No. The Fair Labor Standards Act requires employers to keep payroll records, but not to give employees a pay stub. The requirement comes from state law.
Are electronic pay stubs legal?
In almost every state that requires pay stubs, yes, as long as employees can securely view and print them. Hawaii requires the employee's consent before switching to electronic stubs, and Delaware, Minnesota and Oregon let employees ask for paper.
For what a stub must show and the 2026 payroll figures, see our guide to US pay stub requirements.
How this table was compiled
Each state was cross-checked against three payroll industry summaries. Where they disagreed, we used the classification at least two share, and updated Ohio for its 2025 law. Statute citations are shown only where we checked them against the statute itself. Rules change, so confirm with the state labor department before relying on any single entry.
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