How do bonuses and commissions affect a pay stub?

Bonuses and commissions are additional earnings that increase an employee’s gross pay and, consequently, may also affect taxes and net pay. 

How they are reflected on a pay stub: 

1. Gross pay increases – Bonuses and commissions are added to regular wages or salary. 
2. Taxes and deductions – Federal, state, and local taxes, as well as Social Security, Medicare, and other deductions, are calculated based on the new gross pay including bonuses/commissions. 
3. Net pay changes – After deductions, the net pay will reflect the additional earnings from bonuses and commissions. 

Example: 

• Regular pay: $1,000 
• Bonus: $200 
• Gross pay: $1,200 
• Taxes and deductions applied to $1,200 → Net pay calculated accordingly 

Using SecurePayStubs 

You can add bonuses or commissions in the Additional Earnings section when creating a pay stub. The system automatically updates gross pay, deductions, and net pay to reflect these extra earnings.