Free printable · Grades 9 to 12
Free reading a pay stub worksheet
A made-up pay stub from a first job, with hours worked, pay rate, gross pay, four deductions and net pay. Students answer questions to find each part and see why take-home pay is less than they earned.
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What it is
A financial literacy and transition page for high school students getting ready for a first job.
How to use it
- Talk through gross pay and net pay before starting.
- Have students find each answer on the stub and underline it.
- Ask what each deduction pays for.
Three quick tips
- Compare with a real pay stub if a student has one (no real numbers shared).
- Use it before a job-shadow or work program.
- Follow up with the writing a check page.
Questions
- Is the information real?
- No. The employer, numbers and name are made up.
- What grade is it for?
- High school, transition programs and life skills classes.
- Is there an answer key?
- Yes, on the last page.
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