Yes.
Poll workers are compensated for the work they do in Sarasota County.
Compensation can range anywhere from $240 to $350, depending on the position. All staff must complete training and work the polls to receive their compensation.
Sarasota County hires about 1,000 temporary staff for a standard countywide election. To be a poll worker, you must be a registered voter in Sarasota County and work on Election Day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., or until all election duties are complete.
In 48 states, including Florida, it’s state law that poll workers be paid for their time, but the amount varies. Eight states set compensation at their state’s minimum wage, and four others set it at the federal minimum wage. Eighteen set a base pay rate in their state statutes, while 18 other states don’t set a minimum rate.
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Sources
- Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Join our Team
- Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Poll Workers
- Florida Statutes 102.021
- Ballotpedia States are recruiting poll workers for November. Here's what they require
