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Generate Wisconsin paystubs with progressive state income tax (3.5% to 7.65%), federal withholdings, and FICA deductions for WI employees.

Great Lakes Brewing & Bottling Co. logo

Great Lakes Brewing & Bottling Co.

1425 North Water Street, Suite 300 Milwaukee, WI 53202

EIN: 39-8765432

Phone: (414) 555-0319

Employee Information

Kyle M. Henderson

2150 East Brady Street, Apt 3A Milwaukee, WI 53202

SSN: ***-**-5183

Employee ID: EMP-1627

Pay Period

Period Start

10/08/2026

Period End

10/21/2026

Pay Date

10/26/2026

Pay Frequency

Bi-Weekly


Earnings

DescriptionHoursRateAmount
Regular Pay80.00$24.00$1920.00
Total Earnings$1920.00

Tax Withholdings

DescriptionAmount
Federal Income Tax$125.67
WI State Income Tax$46.78
Social Security (6.2%)$114.20
Medicare (1.45%)$26.71
Total Tax Withholdings$313.36

Pre-Tax Deductions

DescriptionAmount
401(k) Contribution$96.00
Health Insurance$78.00
Total Pre-Tax Deductions$174.00

Pay Summary

Gross Pay$1920.00
Total Deductions-$487.36
NET PAY$1432.64

Year-to-Date

YTD Gross Earnings

$20160.00

YTD Taxes

$3290.00

YTD Deductions

$1827.00

YTD Net Pay

$15043.00

Wisconsin Statute 103.457 requires employers to provide a statement of hours, rate, and deductions with each wage payment.

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Built for a Wisconsin Pay Stub

No spreadsheet formulas to maintain. Fill in the numbers and download.

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Set up your Wisconsin pay stub with sections for the state's four progressive tax brackets.

Real-time Preview

See Wisconsin's 3.5% to 7.65% progressive withholdings update on screen as you enter wage details.

Multiple Export Formats

Download as PNG, JPEG, or PDF, with the hours, rate, and deductions Wis. Stat. 103.457 calls for.

Custom Styling

Customize for any Wisconsin employer, from Milwaukee manufacturing to Madison's service sector.

Automatic Calculations

Hours x rate fills each earnings line, and the 2026 tax helper estimates federal, FICA, and Wisconsin's graduated income tax.

Professional Layout

Itemized deductions displayed clearly, meeting Wisconsin's wage statement standards for every pay period.

Wisconsin Pay Stub Example

Here is the sample wisconsin pay stub this template opens with. Every number below is editable in the builder.

Great Lakes Brewing & Bottling Co. logo

Great Lakes Brewing & Bottling Co.

1425 North Water Street, Suite 300 Milwaukee, WI 53202

EIN: 39-8765432

Phone: (414) 555-0319

Employee Information

Kyle M. Henderson

2150 East Brady Street, Apt 3A Milwaukee, WI 53202

SSN: ***-**-5183

Employee ID: EMP-1627

Pay Period

Period Start

10/08/2026

Period End

10/21/2026

Pay Date

10/26/2026

Pay Frequency

Bi-Weekly


Earnings

DescriptionHoursRateAmount
Regular Pay80.00$24.00$1920.00
Total Earnings$1920.00

Tax Withholdings

DescriptionAmount
Federal Income Tax$125.67
WI State Income Tax$46.78
Social Security (6.2%)$114.20
Medicare (1.45%)$26.71
Total Tax Withholdings$313.36

Pre-Tax Deductions

DescriptionAmount
401(k) Contribution$96.00
Health Insurance$78.00
Total Pre-Tax Deductions$174.00

Pay Summary

Gross Pay$1920.00
Total Deductions-$487.36
NET PAY$1432.64

Year-to-Date

YTD Gross Earnings

$20160.00

YTD Taxes

$3290.00

YTD Deductions

$1827.00

YTD Net Pay

$15043.00

Wisconsin Statute 103.457 requires employers to provide a statement of hours, rate, and deductions with each wage payment.

Create a Wisconsin Pay Stub in Three Steps

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1

Load the layout

One click opens this layout in the builder, ready to edit.

2

Fill in each section

Earnings total as you type (hours x rate), and the tax helper estimates federal, FICA, and state withholding.

3

Export your stub

Save it as a print-ready PDF or an image file.

Wisconsin Payroll at a Glance

The Wisconsin rules that shape this pay stub, checked October 3, 2026.

State income tax

Four brackets from 3.5% to 7.65%.

Other state deductions

None. Wisconsin has no employee-paid disability or paid leave deduction.

Pay stub law

Wisconsin requires a statement of hours, rate, and deductions with each wage payment. Electronic statements are fine if the employee can print them at no cost.

Wis. Stat. § 103.457; Wis. Admin. Code DWD 272.10

Minimum wage and paydays

$7.25 an hour since July 24, 2009. At least monthly.

Example: a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks in Wisconsin is $2,307.69 gross and about $1,866.57 take-home, including $71.50 of state income tax (single filer, 2026).

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Who Uses This Template

Real situations where this layout fits.

Manufacturing

For Wisconsin's strong manufacturing sector including machinery, paper, and food processing.

Brewing & Food Industry

Breweries, dairies, and food companies across Milwaukee and the state.

Small Businesses

Wisconsin small businesses needing compliant paystubs without payroll software.

Education

Schools and universities in Madison and Milwaukee with staff payroll needs.

Rental Applications

Proof of income for Wisconsin apartment and home rental applications.

Tax Preparation

Organized records of WI progressive tax withholdings for tax season.

Wisconsin Pay Stub FAQs

Wisconsin uses a progressive income tax system with four brackets. The four rates are 3.5%, 4.4%, 5.3%, and 7.65%, with the top rate reserved for high incomes. Most middle-income earners have their top dollars taxed at 4.4% or 5.3%.

Yes. Wisconsin Statute 103.457 and DWD 272.10 require a statement with each wage payment showing hours worked, the rate of pay, and each deduction and its reason. Electronic statements are fine if employees can print them at no cost.

No. Wisconsin does not have a statewide paid sick leave mandate. In 2011, Wisconsin passed a law preempting local governments from enacting their own paid leave ordinances. Any sick leave or PTO is offered at the employer's discretion.

A Wisconsin paystub documents earnings and deductions for employees working in the Badger State. Wisconsin uses a progressive state income tax with four brackets ranging from 3.5% to 7.65%. Combined with federal income tax and FICA contributions, Wisconsin paystubs provide a comprehensive view of how gross pay is reduced to net pay each period.

Wisconsin Statute 103.457 and DWD 272.10 require employers to provide a statement of hours worked, the rate of pay, and itemized deductions with each wage payment. Accurate paystubs help verify that Wisconsin's progressive tax withholding is correct and serve as essential documentation for proof of income, tax returns, and financial applications.

WI State Income Tax (3.5% to 7.65% progressive) • Federal Income Tax • Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) • Gross and net pay • Pay period dates and frequency • Employer and employee information

Wisconsin has four tax brackets from 3.5% to 7.65%; verify your withholding matches your income level. • Wisconsin follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr; there is no higher state minimum. • Wis. Stat. 103.457 requires a statement of hours, rate, and deductions with each payment. • Wisconsin does not mandate paid sick leave; any leave policies are at the employer's discretion.

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.

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