The utility model discloses a cable pay-off device. The cable pay-off device comprises a base provided with an accommodating groove; at least one pair of fixing grooves used for erecting a movable rolling wheel is formed in the side wall of the front part of the accommodating groove; the rear part of the accommodating groove is provided with a fixed rolling wheel; the tail part of the base is provided with a braking device which controls the fixed rolling wheel and makes the same stop; the front end of the base is provided with an oblique guide plate which facilitates the rolling in of a wire coil; the braking device comprises a braking pedal and a braking sheet arranged at the front end of the braking pedal; and the braking pedal is rotatablely connected onto the base. The cable pay-off device of the utility model has the advantages of small size, convenient installation and portable convenience. With the cable pay-off device adopted, only one to two persons can accomplish the installation the cable pay-off device and pay-off operation, and work efficiency can be improved effectively. The cable pay-off device is provided with the braking device, and the wire coil can be controlled through stamping the braking device by using a foot so that the paying off of the wire coil can be stopped, and therefore, the cable pay-off device further has the advantages of being safe and reliable.