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 the Direct 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.

For more information on understanding your paycheck, please review the Understanding Your Paystub​ reference document.

An image of a sample paycheck is below:

Image of a sample State of WIsconsin employee paycheck



​Additional Information

The Focus Card 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.

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