Generate paystubs for independent contractors and freelancers with no employer tax withholdings, ideal for 1099 workers.
Apex Digital Solutions
8400 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90069
EIN: 95-6543210
Phone: (323) 555-0491
Jason R. Kim
1150 South Grand Ave, Unit 807, Los Angeles, CA 90015
SSN: ***-**-9912
Employee ID: CONT-0044
02/24/2026
03/09/2026
03/14/2026
Monthly
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Consulting Fee | $4000.00 |
| Total Earnings | $4000.00 |
$48000.00
$0.00
$0.00
$48000.00
This payment is to an independent contractor. No taxes have been withheld. The recipient is responsible for all self-employment taxes.
Everything you need to create professional 1099 contractor paystubs.
Build a clean payment record with just the sections contractors actually need.
Preview your gross payment summary — no withholdings cluttering the view.
Export as PNG, PDF, or JPEG for your records or to send to clients.
Add your business name and branding for a professional freelancer look.
Gross payment totals without employer-side FICA or withholdings — because that's your responsibility.
Straightforward 1099-style format showing services rendered, rates, and total payment.
Create your 1099 contractor paystub in three simple steps.
Start with the 1099 Contractor Paystub template pre-loaded with realistic sample data and industry-standard formatting.
Edit employer info, employee details, earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings. Drag and drop sections to reorder.
Preview your pay stub in real time and download it as a high-quality PNG, PDF, or JPEG file.
The 1099 Contractor Paystub template is designed for a variety of use cases.
Document project-based payments received from software development clients.
Create pay records for graphic designers, writers, and marketing consultants.
Provide lenders with organized proof of self-employment income.
Track earnings to accurately calculate quarterly estimated tax payments.
Maintain per-client payment records for year-end 1099-NEC reconciliation.
Show landlords consistent contractor income when applying for apartments.
Independent contractors are not employees, so the hiring company is not required to withhold federal income tax, Social Security, or Medicare. The contractor is responsible for paying self-employment tax (currently 15.3%) and income tax on their own through quarterly estimated payments.
Yes, but lenders typically require two years of 1099 income history along with tax returns. A consistent set of contractor paystubs can supplement your application by showing steady, documented income from clients.
A W-2 paystub is for employees and includes employer-withheld taxes and benefit deductions. A 1099 paystub is for independent contractors and shows only the gross payment amount with no withholdings, since the contractor handles their own tax obligations.
Yes! Our pay stub generator is completely free to use. You can create, customize, and export pay stubs without any cost. Pro features like watermark-free exports are available with an optional upgrade.
Our tool generates professional-looking pay stubs that can be used for personal record-keeping, proof of income for rental applications, loan applications, and similar purposes. However, pay stubs should accurately reflect actual wages paid. Falsifying pay stub information is illegal.
You can export your pay stub as a PNG image (high quality), PDF document (print-ready), or JPEG image (smaller file size). All formats produce professional, clean output.
Absolutely. You can add, remove, reorder, and customize every section of your pay stub using our drag-and-drop builder. Add earnings, deductions, tax withholdings, and more.
No account is needed to create and export pay stubs. Creating an account allows you to save your pay stubs for later access and editing.
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