A pay stub should include several key pieces of information to provide a comprehensive overview of your earnings and deductions. This includes your gross pay, which is your total earnings before deductions, and details about these earnings such as the pay period, hours worked, and pay rate. It should also list all deductions, which may encompass federal, state, and local income taxes, Social Security and Medicare taxes (FICA), and any additional deductions like health insurance premiums or retirement contributions. After all deductions, the net pay, or the actual amount you take home, should be clearly indicated. Lastly, personal information such as your name and employee identification number, as well as your employer's information, should also be present.