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Understanding every line of your payslip ensures accurate PAYE tax, correct National Insurance contributions, and full compliance with UK employment law. PaystubX generates HMRC-compliant payslips instantly.
Your gross earnings before any deductions are applied. This is your starting figure for all UK payroll calculations.
Your take-home pay after all deductions — the amount deposited directly into your bank account via BACS.
Deductions that change each pay period, such as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) adjustments or variable overtime.
A unique identifier your employer uses to track your records within their payroll system.
Issued by HMRC, your tax code determines how much income tax your employer deducts. An incorrect code means you could overpay or underpay tax.
Your permanent NI number allows HMRC to track your income and apply the correct National Insurance contributions. It remains the same across all payslips.
Your UK payslip must clearly show all earnings. These are typically broken down into the following categories:
Your fixed gross salary or hourly wages before any additional earnings or deductions.
Performance-based earnings paid on top of your regular salary, fully subject to PAYE income tax.
Additional pay for hours worked beyond your contracted hours, often at an enhanced rate.
Work-related costs such as travel or stationery reimbursed by your employer — usually shown separately on your payslip.
HMRC-mandated pay if you are too ill to work. Your employer may also offer additional occupational sick pay beyond the statutory minimum.
Statutory leave payments that replace your usual salary when you take time off for a new child.
Non-cash perks such as private healthcare insurance or a company car may appear as taxable benefits on your payslip.
Deducted at source under the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. The amount depends on your HMRC tax code and total income.
Auto-enrolment contributions to your workplace pension scheme. Your employer's contributions may also be shown.
Collected directly from your salary on behalf of the Student Loans Company once you pass the earnings threshold.
Your employer may be legally required to deduct amounts for unpaid fines, debt repayments, or child maintenance orders.
A tax-efficient scheme allowing you to donate to registered charities directly from your pre-tax salary.
The date your net pay is credited to your account, typically via BACS transfer.
The month number within the tax year (e.g., '01' = April). The UK tax year runs from 6 April to 5 April.
Cumulative totals of your gross earnings, deductions, and net pay since 6 April — useful for verifying you've been taxed correctly throughout the year.
