Yes, you receive a paycheck from your employer the same way any worker does. The difference is that you do not keep all of it. Work release programs require inmates to return a portion of their gross earnings to the facility, typically between one-third and one-half of the gross pay before taxes. The exact percentage depends on the specific program and facility rules.
What remains after that deduction is yours. Most programs also allow or require you to put a portion toward savings, restitution if owed, and other court-ordered obligations before the balance goes to you for personal use. Some facilities hold a portion in a savings account that is given to you in full upon release, which helps with the transition back to civilian life.
The upside of this arrangement is that even after the deductions, you are building financial independence, a work history, and savings during the final stretch of your sentence. That puts you in a significantly better position on release day than someone who did not have work release access.
Confirm the exact percentage and deduction structure with the Tallahassee work release facility directly, as the specifics can vary from one program to the next.