Understanding Your Paycheck

Your paycheck, also called a pay statement, is an important document containing detailed information. 

The following definitions may help you navigate your pay statement:

• Gross pay (or current gross) refers to the total earnings you receive in a pay period before deductions are taken (withheld)
• Net pay (take home pay) refers to the amount of pay you "take home" after deductions are taken
• Deductions refer to amounts taken from your gross pay, and can be either voluntary or involuntary:
  • Voluntary deductions refer to amounts you have elected to subtract from your gross pay. Examples include health and dental benefit deductions, pioneer express, and more
  • Involuntary deductions refer to mandatory deductions that the Payroll Office must withhold from your gross pay. Examples include Federal and State income tax, and FICA and Medicare taxes

We encourage you to explore the following links to understand when and how you are paid, how to enroll in direct deposit, and learn more about voluntary and involuntary deductions. In addition, click on the "Paycheck Information" link below to take a tour of your pay statement.

• Pay Schedules

• Regular Bi-Weekly Payroll
  Faculty, Staff and Student Employees (Full and Part-Time)

  • Faculty, Staff, & Student Employees Payroll Schedule - Calendar Year 2026
  • Faculty, Staff, & Student Employees Payroll Schedule - Calendar Year 2027

  Adjunct and Overload Faculty

  • Adjunct Payment Schedule - Fall 2026
  • Overload Payment Schedule - Fall 2026

  Graduate Assistant

  • Graduate Assistant Payment Schedule Academic Year 2026 - 2027

• Manage Employee Payroll Profile

• Manage Employee Pay Profile (pdf)

  This quick reference guide covers how to manage your employee pay profile including changes to:

  • Withholding (tax) elections
  • Payments elections (direct deposit)
  • Viewing and printing pay slips
  • Accessing tax documents.

• Paycheck Information

• • Distribution of Paychecks
  • Bi-Weekly Earnings Calculations

• Voluntary and Involuntary Pay Check Deductions

• • • Union Dues
    • Pioneer Express
    • Employee Gift Giving
    • Tax Forms

• Taxes and Year End Information

• • 2024 W2 Year-End Earnings Statement Availability
  • W-2 - overview
  • 2026 Payroll Tax Employee Contribution Rates and Limits, and Voluntary Tax Shelter Contribution Limits
  • 2025 Payroll Tax Employee Contribution Rates and Limits, and Voluntary Tax Shelter Contribution Limits

• Self-Service Resources

• Employee Dashboard

  • View and print your current and prior pay stubs
  • View and update your Federal Income tax withholding (W-4 Form)
  • Review and update your direct deposit information
  • See your paycheck deduction history
  • Review your leave balances
  • View and print your year-end tax forms
  • See your Job Summary
  • Explore your Employee Summary

  WP Connect

  • Update your mailing and/or email address(es), phone number(s) and emergency contact information
  • Request Income and Employment Verifications
  • View your Vision Care Reimbursement history
  • WP Emergency Notification Service
  • Use the My Document Upload portal to upload confidential documentation (where applicable)
  • Find the following payroll deduction forms:
  • Pioneer Express and Parking Garage
  • WPUNJ Foundation Employee Gift Giving
  • Employee Tuition Waiver