Payroll Report

A payroll report is a summary of payroll data for a selected pay period or date range, such as wages, taxes, deductions, hours, or employer costs.

Payroll reports help employers review what was paid, reconcile payroll to accounting, prepare tax filings, track labor costs, and answer employee questions. Different reports serve different purposes, from payroll registers to tax liability summaries. Reviewing reports before and after payroll can help catch incorrect hours, pay rates, deductions, or employee information.