Paycheck Calculator Instructions
The State Controller's Office paycheck calculator may assist you in anticipating your new net pay.
You may also use the tool to determine the effects of adjusting your exemptions or voluntary contributions on your net pay; however, we recommend consulting a tax professional before taking these actions.
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Before clicking on the link to the Paycheck calculator below, you will need to have a copy of your most recent paycheck stub or direct deposit advice available for reference.
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Note: The Payroll office does not have a copy of your pay warrant
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We recommend that you print the Pay Warrant Instructions for reference and print or have access to the Pay Warrant Legend
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When you open the State Controller's Paycheck Calculator, you may scroll down the spreadsheet to read the instructions. However, we have created these step-by-step instructions specifically for CSUN.
Note: You will be entering information within the boxed area in Column B, Rows 3-18.
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ITEM: |
WHAT TO ENTER: |
WHERE TO LOOK: |
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Gross pay |
Monthly "regular" gross pay |
Paycheck stub |
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Pay Frequency |
M [No Change] |
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Retirement Code |
Confirm with HR. |
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1st Half (1) or 2nd Half (2) |
[Leave blank] |
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Social Security/Medicare |
[Derived field, determined by Retirement Code] |
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Federal Marital Status |
M, S or H (claim Married, Single or Head of Household) |
Paycheck stub section 4 |
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Number of Exemptions Fed |
1-99 (changes in exemptions change net pay) |
Paycheck stub section 4 |
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State Marital Status |
M, S or H (claim Married, Single or Head of Household) |
Paycheck stub section 4 |
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Number of Exemptions State |
1-99 (changes in exemptions change net pay) |
Paycheck stub section 4 |
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Additional Exemptions State |
1-99 (changes in exemptions change net pay) |
Paycheck stub section 4 |
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SDI |
NO [CSU employees do not contribute to SDI.] |
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Flex Cash Option |
Enter the amount of flex cash option you receive. |
Paycheck stub: FLEX CASH or COBEN CASH |
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Total Other Flex Deductions |
Enter the sum of all other flex deductions; these are all * deductions except TSA, 457, 401, 403B, PERSREDPST or *STRS REDST. |
Paycheck stub section 7 |
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Total A/R Deductions |
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Paycheck stub section 7 ACCT RCVBL |
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Total Voluntary Deductions |
Includes Credit Union, membership dues, administrative fees & insurance premiums. |
Paycheck stub section 7 |
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Deferred Comp/TSA |
Enter TSA or PERS/STRS buyback |
Paycheck stub: *TSA, *PERSREDPST or *STRS REDST |
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When you have entered the above information, your NET PAY will be calculated on line 19.
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Note: Changing your options in exemptions, flex deductions, other voluntary deductions and/or TSA may change your net pay.