Georgia Pay Stub Generator
Georgia has no pay stub law, but it does tax wages, so a Georgia stub has one more line than a Florida or Texas stub: state income tax.
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Creating a Georgia pay stub
Georgia cut its flat rate to 4.99% for 2026, retroactive to January 1. Employers could begin withholding at the lower rate from May 11, 2026. This generator starts with Georgia selected.
Pay Stub Information
Tax rates last updated October 22, 2026. Sources: IRS, SSA, state tax agencies and Tax Foundation.
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Does Georgia require pay stubs?
No. Georgia has no general law requiring pay stubs. Employers must still keep federal FLSA payroll records.
Paper or electronic: Not regulated. Paper or electronic stubs are both fine.
What a Georgia pay stub should show
- Employee and employer names
- Pay period dates and pay date
- Hours worked and rate of pay (hourly employees)
- Gross pay
- Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia income tax
- Other deductions (benefits, retirement)
- Net pay and year-to-date totals
Georgia payroll deductions in 2026
| Line on the stub | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 |
| Medicare | 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% once wages pass $200,000 |
| Federal income tax | Based on the employee's Form W-4 and IRS Publication 15-T |
| GA state income tax | Flat 4.99% for 2026 (down from 5.19%), with further 0.125% annual cuts planned from 2027. |
Georgia take-home pay calculator
Georgia tax uses 2026 brackets and deductions.
| Per paycheck | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020.08 |
| Georgia income tax | -$86.37 | -$2,245.62 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$33.46 | -$869.96 |
Estimate using 2026 federal brackets and the standard deduction for your filing status, with no extra withholding or other credits. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 a year; Medicare is 1.45% plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. Local taxes (such as NYC or county taxes) are not included, except Maryland county tax, which is withheld with the state tax. Not tax advice.
Tax rates last updated October 22, 2026. Sources: IRS, SSA, state tax agencies and Tax Foundation.
Georgia minimum wage
$7.25 per hour (the federal minimum applies to most Georgia employers).
Georgia pay stub FAQ
Are pay stubs required in Georgia?
No. Georgia has no general pay stub law, though employers must keep federal payroll records and most provide stubs.
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
4.99%, cut from 5.19% retroactive to January 1, 2026. Employers could start withholding at 4.99% from May 11, 2026.
Can Georgia employees exclude overtime or tips from state tax?
Through 2028, up to $1,750 of qualified overtime and up to $1,750 of cash tips can be excluded from Georgia taxable wages.
Important Legal Information
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