Pay Stub for Independent Contractors

This pay stub template for independent contractors is a simple tool for documenting project-based payments. Built in Google Sheets, it’s designed to help companies and freelancers alike keep clean, itemized records of what’s been invoiced and paid. Whether you’re working with contractors on an hourly, per-task, or retainer basis, this template makes it easy to provide a transparent payment summary.

The layout includes space for company and contractor details, pay date, invoice number, and purchase order reference. In the earnings section, users can log multiple line items for tasks or services, along with the associated rate, hours, any applicable deductions, and the resulting total. The rightmost column tracks year-to-date earnings to give contractors a running view of their cumulative pay.

Key features include:

• Task-based earnings tracking: Enter services with rate, hours, deductions (if needed), and total
• Company and contractor info: Capture names, addresses, invoice numbers, and PO references
• Year-to-date earnings column: Useful for tracking cumulative contractor payments over time
• Deductions field: Optional column for fees or other agreed-upon reductions
• Google Sheets–ready: Fully editable and simple to adapt for any type of contract engagement

While no substitute for a dedicated payroll tool, this template offers teams a simple, customizable way to generate pay statements while maintaining clarity and professionalism.