Tools and Resources

On this page:

• Cal Employee Connect
• Payroll Calendars
• Paycheck Calculator

Cal Employee Connect

Cal Employee Connect (CEC) allows you to view, download, and print your paycheck and W-2 information. Refer to the Job Aid to learn more about all the functions of the CEC portal.

CEC Job Aid:

• CEC Job Aid Help

To Register:

• Cal Employee Connect - Self Service Portal

Calendars

• 2024 - 2025 Payroll Calendar, (PDF, 1.3 MB)
• 2023 - 2024 Payroll Calendar, (PDF, 1.3 MB)
• 2022 - 2023 Payroll Calendar, (PDF, 2.2 MB)

Please utilize the payroll calendar for specified payroll deadlines and payment dates.

Paycheck Calculator:

The California State Controller's Office has provided an online Paycheck Calculator to calculate net pay and withholding amounts for employees paid on a monthly basis.

Helpful Hints:

• If you are currently receiving CSU pay, have your most recent paystub available and scroll down below the spreadsheet to “General Information” for instructions on how to use the Calculator.
• Mandatory paycheck deductions include:
  1. Federal and State Tax
  2. Medicare tax
  3. Retirement 
  4. Social security 
  5. Union Dues
  6. All other deductions are voluntary.