Company asking for previous pay stubs for Background Check

I work for a big bank and they didn't ask me for that.

I guess if you're applying at Lockheed Martin...

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is this normal???

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I dont think so, and you should respond by providing them the names of some old contacts at those jobs. They should not be looking at your pay stubs.

Very odd. I would tell HR that I did not have and would not request them, but would be happy to provide them with other necessary info.

General FYI, I was just asked this of a boutique pre-formal offer. I would assume it was asked to help them gauge where they should offer. While it seems not cool, they are a business and do want to save as much as they can.

If they try and low-ball you, counter based on what that position is worth or slightly above. If you are polite and express why you're worth it, they often have no problem so long as your figure isn't totally unwarranted. By the same token, don't be a dick if you counter just to see what you can get. Also inform them that your recent stub is not indicative of future (next 12 months) earnings to help knock them off their figure.

If it's to see if you lied about your prior comp, you shouldn't have told them that anyway. You should always hold current comp as a card in your deck.

If they want stubs pre-offer/contract be hesitant. If they DEMAND them, be wary of the employer. Generally employment verification companies just call firm HR and confirm you've been there as long as you have.

I just had a background check done and that was not a requirement.