Quick Answer
To get your Dollar General pay stub, log in to the DGme employee portal with your Employee ID and PIN, open the pay/earnings section, pick the pay period, and view, download, or print it. New employees register first using their Employee ID, date of birth, and the last digits of their SSN, then create a PIN. If you can't log in — or you've left the company — your store manager or Dollar General's Employee Resource Center (HR) can provide your pay stubs and W-2.
Every Dollar General employee is paid as a W-2 worker, which means each paycheck comes with a pay stub documenting exactly what you earned and what was withheld. Whether you need it to apply for an apartment, verify a deduction, file taxes, or just check that your hours were paid correctly, your pay stub is the official record — and Dollar General makes it available online.
This guide walks through what a Dollar General pay stub is, how to get it from the DGme portal step by step, what every line on it means, and what to do if you're locked out or no longer work there.
What is a Dollar General pay stub?
A pay stub (or paycheck stub) is the itemized statement attached to each payment from your employer. It breaks your paycheck into three core parts: gross earnings (what you earned before anything is taken out), deductions (taxes and other withholdings), and net pay (what actually lands in your account).
For a Dollar General store associate, lead, or assistant manager, the stub confirms your hours, your hourly rate, any overtime, and the federal, state, and FICA taxes withheld. It's the document lenders, landlords, and government agencies accept as proof of income.
What is the DGme pay stub portal?
DGme is Dollar General's online employee self-service portal. It's a secure, web-based system you can reach 24/7 from any device — phone, tablet, or computer. Through it you can:
- View your current and past pay stubs
- Download or print any stub as a PDF
- Access your year-end W-2 tax form
- Update personal information like your mailing address or contact details
You sign in with your Employee ID and a PIN (or password) that you create when you first register. Use the official portal link from your onboarding paperwork or your store manager — bookmarking it makes payday checks easy.
How to get your Dollar General pay stub
Method 1 — Through the DGme portal
If you already have an account:
- Go to the DGme login page.
- Enter your Employee ID and PIN.
- Click Sign In.
- Open the pay stubs / earnings statements section.
- Select the pay period you want.
- View it online, or download / print the PDF.
If you're a new user:
- On the DGme page, choose Register / set up an account.
- Confirm your identity — typically your Employee ID, date of birth, and the last digits of your SSN.
- Submit the information.
- Create a secure PIN or password.
- Log in with your new credentials to access your stubs.
Method 2 — Ask your store manager
Your store manager has access to payroll tools and can print a copy of your pay stub or help you sort out a login problem. This is the quickest route if you're having trouble registering or need a stub on the spot.
Method 3 — Contact the Employee Resource Center (HR)
Dollar General's HR / Employee Resource Center can pull your pay records, resend your W-2, and help former employees who no longer have portal access. Use this if your account is closed or your manager can't resolve the issue.
What's on your Dollar General pay stub
| Section | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Employee & employer info | Your name, Employee ID, and Dollar General's company details. |
| Pay period & pay date | The start and end dates the paycheck covers, and the day you were paid. |
| Earnings | Regular hours × hourly rate, plus overtime and any other pay, shown for the period and year-to-date (YTD). |
| Federal income tax | Withheld based on your Form W-4 elections. |
| State income tax | Withheld if your state has an income tax (some states have none). |
| Social Security (FICA) | 6.2% of your wages, up to the annual wage base. |
| Medicare (FICA) | 1.45% of all wages, with no cap. |
| Other deductions | Benefits, retirement contributions, or other elected withholdings, if any. |
| Net pay | Your take-home amount after every deduction — what hits your account or pay card. |
When does Dollar General pay you?
Dollar General generally pays its hourly store employees weekly, by direct deposit or pay card. Exact pay days and cut-off times can vary by role and location, so confirm yours with your store manager. Whatever the schedule, your stub always lists the pay period it covers — match those dates to the hours you actually worked.
Always check your hours. Compare the hours on your stub to your own record of clock-ins, and make sure any overtime (1.5× for hours over 40 in a week) is paid correctly. If something looks off, raise it with your manager right away.
Make sure your paycheck is correct
A pay stub is only useful if the numbers are right. The most common surprise is take-home pay being lower than expected — but that's usually just taxes doing their job, not an error. Here's the math your stub follows:
- Gross pay = hours worked × hourly rate (+ overtime at 1.5×).
- Minus FICA = 6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare.
- Minus income tax = federal (per your W-4) + state, if applicable.
- = Net pay, your take-home amount.
To check your stub in seconds, plug your hourly rate and hours into our free paycheck calculator or see your annual number with the hourly to salary calculator. If the calculator's net pay is close to your stub's, your paycheck is on track.