A salary slip (also called a payslip) is the document that shows an employee how their monthly pay was calculated: what they earned, what was deducted and what reached their bank account. This page gives you the fields to include, a worked example in Bahraini dinars (BHD) and a template you can copy.
Note: a salary slip is different from a salary certificate. A salary certificate is a letter confirming an employee's salary, often requested for banks or visas. This page covers the monthly salary slip.
What a salary slip should show
Whether or not a specific field is required by law, a clear slip prevents disputes.
Employer details
- Company name and commercial registration number
- Address or logo
Employee details
- Full name
- Employee number
- Job title and department
- CPR or ID number (consider showing only the last digits for privacy)
- Bank account (partial)
Pay period
- Month and year
- Payment date and method (bank transfer)
Earnings
- Basic salary
- Allowances (housing, transport, other)
- Overtime
- Bonus or commission
Deductions
- Social insurance contribution, where applicable
- Unpaid leave or absence
- Loan or advance repayments
- Other agreed deductions
Totals
- Gross pay
- Total deductions
- Net pay
Sample salary slip (illustrative figures)
These numbers are made up to show the layout. They are not legal rates.
| Item | Amount (BHD) |
|---|---|
| Basic salary | 600.000 |
| Housing allowance | 150.000 |
| Transport allowance | 50.000 |
| Overtime (10 hours) | 40.000 |
| Gross pay | 840.000 |
| Social insurance (employee share) | 30.000 |
| Unpaid leave (1 day) | 28.000 |
| Loan repayment | 50.000 |
| Total deductions | 108.000 |
| Net pay | 732.000 |
Check: 840.000 − 108.000 = 732.000.
Copy-and-paste template
SALARY SLIP
Company: ________________ CR No.: ________
Employee: ________________ Emp. No.: ______
Job title: _______________ Department: ____
Pay period: ______________ Payment date: __
Payment method: Bank transfer
EARNINGS BHD
Basic salary ______
Housing allowance ______
Transport allowance ______
Overtime ______
Other ______
GROSS PAY ______
DEDUCTIONS BHD
Social insurance ______
Unpaid leave / absence ______
Loan / advance ______
Other ______
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS ______
NET PAY ______
Prepared by: ______ Date: ______Salary slip and the wage protection system
Bahrain runs a wage protection system under which private-sector salaries are paid through banks and reported electronically. Your slip should match the amount paid in the bank file. If the slip says 732.000 and the bank file says 700.000, you will have a dispute. Prepare the payroll once and produce both from the same data.
Common mistakes
- Slip does not match the bank transfer. Always generate both from the same payroll run.
- Missing overtime or allowance lines. Employees cannot check what they cannot see.
- Unexplained deductions. Label each deduction clearly.
- Manual errors. Typing from attendance sheets into a spreadsheet is the usual cause. Connect attendance to payroll to avoid it.
- Sharing slips insecurely. Send them through a secure portal, not a group chat.
Pay slips by hand, spreadsheet or software
| Method | Good for | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Template in Excel | Under 10 employees | Errors, version confusion |
| Payroll software | 10+ employees, overtime, multiple allowances | Needs set-up |
| HRMS with self-service | Growing teams | Cost, but saves time and removes errors |
With an HRMS, employees view and download their own slips, and HR does not send files each month. See our guide to HR software for GCC companies.
Where TimeTech fits
TimeTech's HRMS generates payslips from attendance and payroll data and lets employees view them in a self-service portal. Request a demo.
FAQ
What is the difference between a salary slip and a payslip?
Nothing in practice. Both mean the monthly statement of pay. "Salary slip" is more common in the Gulf and India; "payslip" in the UK.
Is a salary slip mandatory in Bahrain?
Employers should keep clear pay records and give employees a statement of pay as good practice. Check the current legal requirement with the Ministry of Labour or your legal adviser.
Can I make a salary slip in Excel?
Yes. Use the template above, and keep a locked copy of each month's slip.
What should be deducted from a salary slip in Bahrain?
Only deductions allowed by law or agreed in writing, such as social insurance, unpaid leave and agreed loan repayments.
What is the difference between a salary slip and a salary certificate?
A salary slip is a monthly breakdown. A salary certificate is a letter confirming current salary, often needed by banks.
Can employees get their salary slip online?
Yes. An HRMS with an employee portal lets staff view and download slips at any time.