Why The Work Number

The Work Number is an automated service that provides instant employment and income verification. This fast, secure service is used when applying for a mortgage or loan, for reference checking, leasing an apartment or any other instance where proof of employment or income is needed. You benefit from having control of the process - authorizing others access to your information.

The Work Number can be used anytime, anywhere - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

  • Access The Work Number via theworknumber.com or 1-800-367-2884
  • Available Client Service Center at
    1-800-996-7566 (Voice) or
    1-800-424-0253 (TTY - Deaf)
    Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. (CST)

The State of Missouri Employer Code: 10106

If proof of employment for any type of loan or other purpose is required, the entity may contact the Work Number via:

If proof of employment plus yearly income for any type of loan or other purpose is required, the employee, current or former, will need to obtain a Salary Key to provide to the entity.

  1. Access The Work Number either via:
  2. Enter the following information:
    • Employer Code from The State of Missouri: 1 0 1 0 6
    • Employee Social Security Number: £ £ £ - £ £ - £ £ £ £
    • Employee PIN #: (last four digits of your social security number)
  3. Select to Obtain a Salary Key and retain number
  4. Provide the entity need proof of employment and income with the following:
    • Your Social Security Number: £ £ £ - £ £ - £ £ £ £
    • Employer Code for The State of Missouri: 1 0 1 0 6
    • Your Salary Key (from #3 above): £ £ £ £ £ £