Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
NYSE: NSC · Real-Time Price · USD
287.82
-0.90 (-0.31%)
Jan 2, 2026, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
Norfolk Southern Employees
Norfolk Southern had 19,600 employees as of December 31, 2024. The number of employees decreased by 1,100 or -5.31% compared to the previous year.
Employees
19,600
Change (1Y)
-1,100
Growth (1Y)
-5.31%
Revenue / Employee
$623,980
Profits / Employee
$150,969
Market Cap
64.58B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 19,600 | -1,100 | -5.31% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 20,700 | 1,400 | 7.25% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 19,300 | 1,200 | 6.63% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 18,100 | -1,000 | -5.24% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 19,100 | -5,487 | -22.32% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 24,587 | -2,075 | -7.78% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 26,662 | -448 | -1.65% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 27,110 | -934 | -3.33% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 28,044 | -2,412 | -7.92% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 30,456 | 974 | 3.30% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 29,482 | -621 | -2.06% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 30,103 | -840 | -2.71% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 30,943 | 614 | 2.02% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 30,329 | 1,770 | 6.20% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 28,559 | -34 | -0.12% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 28,593 | -2,116 | -6.89% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 30,709 | -97 | -0.31% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 30,806 | 265 | 0.87% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 30,541 | 247 | 0.82% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 30,294 | 1,819 | 6.39% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 28,475 | -278 | -0.97% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 28,753 | -217 | -0.75% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 28,970 | -1,924 | -6.23% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 30,894 | -2,844 | -8.43% |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 33,738 | 2,572 | 8.25% |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 31,166 | 6,866 | 28.26% |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 24,300 | -1,517 | -5.88% |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 25,817 | -13 | -0.05% |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 25,830 | -1,114 | -4.13% |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 26,944 | -224 | -0.82% |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 27,168 | -2,136 | -7.29% |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 29,304 | -831 | -2.76% |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 30,135 | -1,817 | -5.69% |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 31,952 | -1,329 | -3.99% |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 33,281 | -1,031 | -3.00% |
| Dec 31, 1989 | 34,312 | -227 | -0.66% |
| Dec 31, 1988 | 34,539 | -1,563 | -4.33% |
| Dec 31, 1987 | 36,102 | -2,195 | -5.73% |
| Dec 31, 1986 | 38,297 | -1,497 | -3.76% |
| Dec 31, 1985 | 39,794 | 1,796 | 4.73% |
| Dec 31, 1984 | 37,998 | - | - |
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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NSC News
- 6 days ago - Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger Targets Trucking Market Share - Barrons
- 8 days ago - These Are Some Of My Favorite Investment Picks For 2026 - Seeking Alpha
- 13 days ago - Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merger faces pushback from signalmen's union - Reuters
- 16 days ago - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) M&A Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha
- 16 days ago - Union Pacific kicks off regulatory review for $85 bln coast‑to‑coast rail merger - Reuters
- 16 days ago - Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern File for Merger Approval From Surface Transportation Board - WSJ
- 16 days ago - Union Pacific, Norfolk submit papers for regulatory review of $85 billion merger - Reuters
- 16 days ago - Creating America's First Transcontinental Railroad: Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern's STB Merger Application Details Enhancements to Competition and Public Benefits - Business Wire