Why you need a proper salary slip in Pakistan
Employees often have to show recent salary slips to banks for loans and credit cards, to embassies for visa applications, and to landlords or new employers. Employers keep them as payroll records. A slip with clear, itemized figures avoids questions later.
Standard salary slip format (PKR)
Most Pakistani employers follow a layout like this. Exact allowances differ from company to company.
| Section | Typical items |
|---|---|
| Employee details | Name, employee ID, designation, department, CNIC (optional), bank account |
| Company details | Company name, address, logo |
| Pay period | Month and year, date issued, working days |
| Earnings | Basic salary, house rent allowance, utilities allowance, medical allowance, conveyance or fuel allowance, overtime, bonus |
| Deductions | Income tax withheld, EOBI contribution, provident fund, loan or advance recovery, absence deductions |
| Net salary | Total earnings minus total deductions, in PKR, ideally with the amount in words |
Earnings: keep allowances separate
List basic pay and each allowance on its own line instead of one lump sum. This helps the employee, and it also makes tax and provident fund calculations easier to check.
Deductions commonly seen on payslips in Pakistan
- Income tax: employers withhold tax on salary based on the applicable FBR slabs.
- EOBI: contributions to the Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution, where applicable to the company.
- Provident fund: if the company runs a PF scheme.
- Loans and advances: monthly recovery installments.
Tips for a slip that banks and embassies accept
- Use the company letterhead or logo and an official signature or stamp where your employer requires it.
- Make sure the net salary matches the amount credited to the bank account.
- Keep the same layout and allowance names every month.
Create your payslip in PKR
Open the free salary slip generator, choose PKR as the currency, enter earnings and deductions and download the PDF. For a more general breakdown, read what should be on a salary slip.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a salary slip called in Pakistan?
It is commonly called a salary slip or payslip. Some employers also say pay slip or salary statement.
Is a salary slip required by law in Pakistan?
Employers are generally expected to give employees a clear record of pay and deductions, but rules depend on the province and the type of employment. Check with a labour law advisor for your case.
Can I make a salary slip online for free?
Yes. The sedoc salary slip generator is free, needs no sign-up and supports PKR.