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Browse by payroll topic or find an employer guide. The pay stub abbreviation directory explains what each code can mean.

Pay stub totals and identifying information

Earnings, overtime and pay adjustment codes

Federal, state and local payroll tax codes

Retirement contributions and plan codes

Health, insurance and disability deduction codes

Leave, vacation, sick pay and severance codes

Garnishments, support orders and wage levies

Benefits, reimbursements and voluntary deductions

Unfamiliar and employer-specific payroll codes