The Work Number is an automated service that quickly and securely provides instant employment and income verifications when applying for a loan, buying a car, leasing an apartment, qualifying for public assistance, or similar instances.
Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education securely transmits employment and income data to The Work Number on a regular cycle so the information remains current. The service is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. There is no more need to provide paper documentation, such as pay stubs, to lenders and other service providers.
What Do I Need to Do?
For General Verification of Employment Status and Dates
Provide the information listed below to the lender or public assistance agency.
1. The Work Number access methods:
o Online at www.TheWorkNumber.com.
o 800-367-5690/800-424-0253 for TTY if hearing impaired
2. The PASSHE Employer code: 15972
3. Your Social Security number
For Verification of Salary Information
Follow the steps below to generate a "salary key." A salary key is a unique 8-16 digit number which allows verifiers one-time access to your income data. A salary key can also be requested by calling the Work Number at 1-800-367-2884 (TTY: 1-800-424-0253).
1. Visit the website: www.TheWorkNumber.com/employees.
2. Click the red Log In button
3. In the “Search Employers” field, enter the PASSHE Employer Code, 15972, and click the red Search button.
4. Click on Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and the red Select Employer box.
5. Register or log in with User ID. Follow the prompts to obtain the required information.
6. Provide the salary key to the person seeking your proof of income and direct him/her to www.TheWorkNumber.com to complete the verification process.