Employee Self Service

Logon to Employee Self Service (ESS) You will need your personnel number and ESS password
- View and print your earnings statements
- Update your mailing address, email address, and emergency contact information

Learn about the ESS Leave Tool (how to implement the leave tool in your agency)

User instructions

Note: Employee Self Service is provided to Washington State employees who are paid through the central payroll system. It does not apply to employees of higher education institutions.

See FAQs on ESS

(ESS) : Instructions for using ESS

Getting started

Your Logon ID is your 8 digit personnel number as provided by your agency.
Logging in (PDF)
Resetting your password (PDF)

Note: If you are unable to reset your password using the "forgot password" feature at the portal, contact the DOP Service Center at information@dop.wa.gov for assistance. You will need to provide the following information: Personnel number -- If you do not know, or do not remember your personnel number, contact your agency's HR office. Contact information Best time to be reached

Earning Statement

View and print your Earning Statement (PDF)

Personal Information

ESS Leave Tool
The ESS Leave Tool is an optional service. If you are not sure whether your agency is a participant, ask your HR or Payroll office.

Leave types

Leave types available in Leave Application (table with links to related rules) All HRMS leave types are included and available for selection by an employee. Agencies may choose not to use some leave types or to have additional reporting requirements for some types.

How to request leave:(Employee)

How leave is approved (Supervisor/Manager)

Approve or reject leave request (PDF)
Approve Leave request on behalf of your employee (PDF)
Submit leave request on behalf of employee (PDF)