TYPES OF POLL WORKERS
Election Inspector
Election official that runs poll site operations
Student Inspector
Inspector age 17 years or older and in high-school
Spanish Interpreter
Provides translation and interpretation
Site Chair
Oversees poll site inspectors and operations
PAY RATES
2026 Pay Rates
Election Inspectors $16 per hour
Student Inspectors $16 per hour
Spanish Interpreters $17 per hour
Site Chairs $18 per hour
All $25 per training
All Paid rest and meal breaks
HOURS
2026 Shifts & Hours
Election Day 17 hr. Shift
Early Voting Days 10 hr. Shifts*
*Early voting shifts are offered exclusively to returning poll workers. Assigned by BOE staff only.
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Questions?
Contact the Inspector Training Team
1-585-753-1558 | [email protected]
435 Smith St, Rochester, NY 14608
