Poll Worker Payroll Information

Submitting Payroll

The Election Commission CANNOT submit payroll to the payroll department without the following documents:

• Signed Payroll Sheet
• Signed Oath of Poll Workers on the Election Protocol Form (Form #9) from Election Day
• Copy of Social Security Card (unless any changes have been made, you will only submit this to our office once)
• W-4 Form (unless any changes have been made, you will only submit this to our office once)

Important Information Regarding Payroll

• First-time Workers MUST complete a W-4 form and submit a copy of their social security card.
• Address Changes MUST complete a new W-4 form.
• Name Changes MUST complete a new W-4 form and submit a copy of the new social security card.
• Failure to submit the appropriate documents will delay your check significantly.
• Checks are mailed out four to five weeks AFTER the election unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Tax Liability

• Poll Workers may earn up to $2,000 per year without having FICA withheld (federal taxes are not withheld from election workers)
• W-2 forms are mailed to poll workers in January that earn $600 or more per calendar year. If you receive a W-2 in January, the IRS has been notified of your income.
• Check with your accountant for tax law changes or any questions related to your taxes.

Rate of Pay for Election Officials

Election Judge – $14.00/hour
Assistant Election Judge – $13.00/hour
Equipment Clerk – $13.00/hour
Election Clerk – $12.00/hour

For more information on becoming a poll worker, please call the Pulaski County Election Commission at (501) 340-8383.