The Work Number®.
Buying a home or a car? Applying for a loan? Leasing an apartment?

You’ll need proof of employment or income…
For fast, secure, anytime-anywhere proof of employment or income via the Web or phone we bring you…The Work Number®.
The Work Number service is used when you apply for a loan, need a reference check, lease an apartment or any other instance where proof of employment or income is needed. You benefit from verifiers having 24/7 access to your information, allowing you to make life decisions at your own pace.
How it works…
Need to Provide Proof of Employment or Income?
Give the bank or organization needing proof of your employment or income the following information:
- Notre Dame Employer Code – 14219
- Your Social Security Number (Typically provided on the bank or organization application)
- Your Salary Key (Needed when income verification is required. See below for details*.)
- The Work Number access options: www.theworknumber.com or 1-800-367-5690. Social Service Agencies call 1-800-660-3399 or use www.theworknumber.com.
Salary Key*
What is a Salary Key? A Salary Key is a six-digit number that allows one-time access to your salary information.
Important Please Note: A NEW Salary Key is needed each time you provide verification of your income.
How do I create a Salary Key?
1. Access The Work Number through insideND – My Resources – Human Resources channel or by telephone at 1-800-367-2884
2. Select the “Employee” option and login using:
- Your NDID – What’s my ndID?!
- Your PIN – What’s my PIN?!
3. Select “Create a Salary Key”. Be prepared to write down the six-digit number.
Note: The first time you login you will be asked to setup security and contact information.
Need assistance with The Work Number?
Contact The Work Number Client Service Center
Monday-Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (CST)
1-800-996-7566 (Voice) or
1-800-424-0253 (TTY-Deaf)






