How to create a salary key

Salary key

Some verifiers will request that you create a salary key to obtain your income information. Once you have created your one-time use salary key, you will need to provide it to the verifier. If you have any questions or need assistance:

  • Visit The Work Number or
  • Call The Work Number Client Service Center at 1-800- 996-7566 or 1-800-424-0253 (TTY – Deaf). Agents are available Monday through Friday 7am to 8pm CT.

Login to TALX as an employee

First time login instructions for new users.

Login instructions if you already have a username and password:

  1. Click Log In on the Equifax Personal Employment Data Home page.
  2. Enter the HHS Code “14775” and click the search magnifying class.
  3. Click “US Department of Health & Human Services” and then the Select Employer button.
  4. Follow the prompts to enter your username and password.

Create a salary key

  1. From the Home tab click the New Salary Key button, or switch to the Salary Key tab.
  2. From the Salary Key tab, click the New Salary Key button. The screen will refresh with your salary key.