Accessing paychecks in Workday

In Workday, paychecks and earning statements are called payslips. To view and print your payslips, follow these instructions:

Payslips are available four days prior to the pay date.  

Gross Pay and Net Pay

To review your gross and net pay:

  • From the Menu, click Benefits and Pay Hub, select the Pay section, and then select the Payments tab in the dropdown menu.  
  • Scroll down to the All Payslips section, where you can find the gross and net pay listed.  
  • To view the gross and net pay on your payslip, scroll down to the Current and YTD Totals section.  

Incorrect Pay

If your paycheck appears incorrect:

  • Review your timesheet for the corresponding pay period and make necessary updates.  
  • Ensure your time and/or absence requests are approved by your supervisor. 
  • Any corrections will be reflected in the next paycheck.  

Additional resources:

For further support, please contact your assigned HR Business Partner.

Accessing Prior Paychecks and Tax Statements

In HRS, active employees are able to view prior earning statements (January 2019 – June 2025) and prior tax forms issued until 4/15/26.

How to view prior paychecks/earning statements:

  • Sign into hrs.wisconsin.edu 
  • Click the Payroll tile. 
  • Click the earning statement to view/print. 
  • Note: Use the filter icon to change the date range. 

The earning statement will open in Adobe to view, download or print. For more visit: View and Print Payslips – Employee.

How to view prior W-2s and tax forms:

  • Sign into hrs.wisconsin.edu 
  • Click the Payroll tile. 
  • Click the W2 Employee Self Service to view/print. 
  • Select the year in the Tax Year drop down.  
  • Click View Form to download or print.  

For more, visit: Find Historical Tax Documents – Employee.

Pay Calendars:

For additional Workday support, visit Get Help | Workday.