Paycheck and Direct Deposit

Direct Deposit Creation and Changes

Employees in the State of Wisconsin are expected to be paid by direct deposit with limited exceptions permitted. To enter or update your direct deposit information, follow the instructions in theDirect Deposit Job Aid.

Reviewing a Paycheck Statement

Employees are normally able to review their paycheck the Friday before payday.  Employees can access the details of a paycheck by following the instructions in the Review Paycheck Job Aid.

Sample paycheck:

  Understanding Your Paystub.pdf

​Additional Information

Focus Card

This is a Visa prepaid card that can be used in lieu of direct deposit to a bank account.  You may enroll by submitting the enrollment form to your agency's payroll office.

• Focus Card Overview

• Focus Card Enrollment Form

• Focus Card Enrollment form with updated disclosures 3-20-2019 ​