Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
NYSE: VZ · Real-Time Price · USD
47.01
+0.76 (1.64%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
46.81
-0.20 (-0.43%)
Pre-market: Feb 5, 2026, 4:00 AM EST
Verizon Employees
Verizon Communications had 99,600 employees as of December 31, 2024. The number of employees decreased by 5,800 or -5.50% compared to the previous year.
Employees
99,600
Change (1Y)
-5,800
Growth (1Y)
-5.50%
Revenue / Employee
$1,387,460
Profits / Employee
$172,430
Market Cap
198.24B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 99,600 | -5,800 | -5.50% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 105,400 | -11,700 | -9.99% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 117,100 | -1,300 | -1.10% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 118,400 | -13,800 | -10.44% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 132,200 | -2,800 | -2.07% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 135,000 | -9,500 | -6.57% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 144,500 | -10,900 | -7.01% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 155,400 | -5,500 | -3.42% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 160,900 | -16,800 | -9.45% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 177,700 | 400 | 0.23% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 177,300 | 500 | 0.28% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 176,800 | -6,600 | -3.60% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 183,400 | -10,500 | -5.42% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 193,900 | -500 | -0.26% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 194,400 | -28,500 | -12.79% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 222,900 | -1,000 | -0.45% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 223,900 | -11,100 | -4.72% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 235,000 | -7,000 | -2.89% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 242,000 | 25,000 | 11.52% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 217,000 | 7,000 | 3.33% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 210,000 | 6,900 | 3.40% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 203,100 | -26,400 | -11.50% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 229,500 | -17,500 | -7.09% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 247,000 | -13,000 | -5.00% |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 260,000 | 115,000 | 79.31% |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 145,000 | 5,000 | 3.57% |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 140,000 | -1,000 | -0.71% |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 141,000 | 78,400 | 125.24% |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 62,600 | 800 | 1.29% |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 61,800 | -10,500 | -14.52% |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 72,300 | -1,300 | -1.77% |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 73,600 | 2,200 | 3.08% |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 71,400 | -5,500 | -7.15% |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 76,900 | -5,800 | -7.01% |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 82,700 | 2,700 | 3.38% |
| Dec 31, 1989 | 80,000 | - | - |
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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VZ News
- 10 hours ago - Verizon Wireless sues T-Mobile, alleges false advertising - Reuters
- 20 hours ago - Verizon: Strong Momentum For 2026, Next Stop $50? - Seeking Alpha
- 1 day ago - Senator says AT&T, Verizon blocking release of Salt Typhoon security assessment reports - Reuters
- 2 days ago - Stock Of The Day: Is This The Top For Verizon? - Benzinga
- 3 days ago - Verizon Needs More Than A Stock Buyback - Seeking Alpha
- 5 days ago - 5 'Safer' Dividend Buys In Barron's 23 Better January Bets Than T-Bill - Seeking Alpha
- 5 days ago - Verizon stock: why it's a complete package for investors after Q4 earnings - Invezz
- 5 days ago - Verizon: 'Winning Responsibly' Could Prove More Costly Than Expected - Seeking Alpha