City of Madison Employee Self Service


To log in, click "LOG IN" in the upper right hand corner.

If you've never logged into ESS before, the user ID is the employee number displayed on the upper left hand corner of your pay stub. The first time you log in, your password will be the last 4 digits of your social security number. You will then be prompted to change the password. If you forget your password and need it reset, please contact the City IT Helpdesk at (608)266-4193. For additional assistance, please contact Central Payroll at payroll@cityofmadison.com.