Duke Energy Corporation (DUK)
NYSE: DUK · Real-Time Price · USD
129.99
+0.61 (0.47%)
Mar 27, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Duke Energy Employees
Duke Energy had 26,441 employees as of December 31, 2025. The number of employees increased by 28 or 0.11% compared to the previous year.
Employees
26,441
Change (1Y)
28
Growth (1Y)
0.11%
Revenue / Employee
$1,202,299
Profits / Employee
$185,545
Market Cap
101.16B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 26,441 | 28 | 0.11% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 26,413 | -624 | -2.31% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 27,037 | -822 | -2.95% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 27,859 | 254 | 0.92% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 27,605 | 70 | 0.25% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 27,535 | -1,258 | -4.37% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 28,793 | -1,290 | -4.29% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 30,083 | 1,023 | 3.52% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 29,060 | 262 | 0.91% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 28,798 | -390 | -1.34% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 29,188 | 844 | 2.98% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 28,344 | 396 | 1.42% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 27,948 | 63 | 0.23% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 27,885 | 9,636 | 52.80% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 18,249 | -191 | -1.04% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 18,440 | -240 | -1.28% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 18,680 | 430 | 2.36% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 18,250 | 450 | 2.53% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 17,800 | -7,800 | -30.47% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 25,600 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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DUK News
- 2 days ago - Duke Energy: Surging Treasury Yields Could Spark Volatility For This Utility - Seeking Alpha
- 3 days ago - Duke Energy secures approval for gas plant in South Carolina - Reuters
- 3 days ago - Regulators approve Duke Energy's proposal for new natural gas generation to support South Carolina's growing energy needs - PRNewsWire
- 4 days ago - Energy Bill Assistance Available for Qualified Duke Energy Florida Customers - PRNewsWire
- 4 days ago - Duke Energy: Prime Sunbelt Assets Set It Up For AI Tailwinds - Seeking Alpha
- 9 days ago - Monitor energy use with alerts - ahead of the summer heat - PRNewsWire
- 10 days ago - Duke Energy invests $500,000 to strengthen storm preparedness across North Carolina - PRNewsWire
- 10 days ago - Duke Energy partners with colleges to train next generation of lineworkers - PRNewsWire