Pricing

Verification of employment and income reports from The Work Number are available 24/7. Use for loan decisioning, background screening, pre-employment verifications, and government program eligibility. 
Pay As You Go
Best for organizations that need to verify
250 applicants or fewer a year

Features
24/7 data access
Verifications returned instantly
Web-based access
Integrations
Batch report processing
Dedicated account manager
Typical Implementation Time Frame

2-3 business days after sign-up

Billing Set Up

Pay as you go


Prices start at $69.75 per report 
Enterprise
Best for organizations that need to verify
more than 250 applicants a year

Features
24/7 data access
Verifications returned instantly
Web-based access
Integrations
Batch report processing
Dedicated account manager
Typical Implementation Time Frame

After a contract is signed, depending on method of access

Billing Set Up

Invoiced


Prices vary by contract
Government Agency?
Contact us to learn how our solutions can meet your specific needs. 

How Our Pricing Works  

Verification pricing varies based on the verification you choose to order. We price verifications based on their time frame and purpose. We will not charge you if we do not find any records for the individual in our database. 
By Purpose
Our verification reports support a range of verification needs. Pricing varies based on the report’s purpose and industry. 
By Time Frame 
Verifications offer multiple time periods. You can choose the verification that has the time period that matches your requirements. 
THE WORK NUMBER DATABASE BY THE NUMBERS

4.88M

Nearly 4.88 million employers contribute employment and income data, directly or through payroll providers, to The Work Number database.

813M+

The Work Number database offers credentialed verifiers access to more than 813 million records for verifications of income and employment.

58M

In 2025, The Work Number helped 58 million people receive verifications outside of regular business hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

First, create an account for our report ordering platform. Then, you will go through a credentialing process so that we can confirm appropriate use of our data. This option is best if you anticipate purchasing less than 250 verifications a year.

If you are interested in purchasing a larger number of verifications, contact us.

Creating an account to access our ordering platform is free. Before creating an account, you must have a valid, permissible purpose to purchase verifications. Verification pricing varies based on purpose and product.

Yes. Nonprofits can often be tax exempt with the appropriate documentation. We offer government agencies a specific pricing structure to reflect their verification needs.

If you are a pay-as-you-go customer, you will pay for reports as your order them. You will enter your payment details as part of the ordering process. You will get a PDF receipt that you can download or print. After you complete your purchase, you will get a PDF receipt that you can download or print.

If you are an invoiced customer, each month you will get an invoice for the orders you placed the previous month. Verification minimums may be required for invoiced customers.

For pay-as-you-go customers, we accept credit cards, debit cards, eCheck, Venmo, Google Pay, and Apple Pay.

For invoiced customers, we accept ACH, credit card purchase orders, and payment through various invoice platforms.

Special pricing may be available. Contact us to learn more.

There is no limit to the number of individuals in your organization who can order verifications. Each user needs to create their own account to comply with the FCRA. It’s free to create an account and access our ordering platform.

No. You can help your employees receive verifications faster with less manual work for your HR team at no cost to you. Learn more.

No. To access and manage your employment and income data stored in The Work Number database, please visit employees.theworknumber.com.

Ready to Get Started?

Verify applicants’ income and employment information with The Work Number. 
Government Agency?

Contact us to learn how our solutions can meet your specific needs.