AT&T's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2023, the total number of employees at AT&T was 149,900. The employee count decreased by 10,800 from 160,700 (in 2022) to 149,900 (in 2023). It represents a -6.72% year-over-year decline in employee count.
- The highest number of employees at AT&T was 281,000 in fiscal year 2015.
- The lowest number of employees was 149,900 in fiscal year 2023.
- The average number of employees was 231,160.
- An Employee is any individual who renders service to the business as per the mutual agreement in exchange for a fixed remuneration. Refer to our glossary for more details, examples, and formulas.
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Definition of employee :
| 2013 | 243000 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 253000 |
| 2015 | 281000 |
| 2016 | 268000 |
| 2017 | 252000 |
| 2018 | 268000 |
| 2019 | 246000 |
| 2020 | 230000 |
| 2021 | 203000 |
| 2022 | 160700 |
| 2023 | 149900 |
2023
AT&T's number of employees was 149,900 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
AT&T's number of employees was 160,700 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
AT&T's number of employees was 203,000 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
AT&T's number of employees was 230,000 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
AT&T's number of employees was 246,000 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
AT&T's number of employees was 268,000 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
AT&T's number of employees was 252,000 in fiscal year 2017.
2016
AT&T's number of employees was 268,000 in fiscal year 2016.
2015
AT&T's number of employees was 281,000 in fiscal year 2015.
2014
AT&T's number of employees was 253,000 in fiscal year 2014.
| 2013 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 4.12 |
| 2015 | 11.07 |
| 2016 | -4.63 |
| 2017 | -5.97 |
| 2018 | 6.35 |
| 2019 | -8.21 |
| 2020 | -6.5 |
| 2021 | -11.74 |
| 2022 | -20.84 |
| 2023 | -6.72 |
2023
AT&T's number of employees
decreased -6.72
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a decline of
10,800 employees from
160,700 (in
2022)
to 149,900 (in
2023).
2022
AT&T's number of employees
decreased -20.84
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a decline of
42,300 employees from
203,000 (in
2021)
to 160,700 (in
2022).
2021
AT&T's number of employees
decreased -11.74
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
27,000 employees from
230,000 (in
2020)
to 203,000 (in
2021).
2020
AT&T's number of employees
decreased -6.5
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
16,000 employees from
246,000 (in
2019)
to 230,000 (in
2020).
2019
AT&T's number of employees
decreased -8.21
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a decline of
22,000 employees from
268,000 (in
2018)
to 246,000 (in
2019).
2018
AT&T's number of employees
increased 6.35
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a increase of
16,000 employees from
252,000 (in
2017)
to 268,000 (in
2018).
2017
AT&T's number of employees
decreased -5.97
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a decline of
16,000 employees from
268,000 (in
2016)
to 252,000 (in
2017).
2016
AT&T's number of employees
decreased -4.63
%
during fiscal year 2016
compared to 2015.
It represents a decline of
13,000 employees from
281,000 (in
2015)
to 268,000 (in
2016).
2015
AT&T's number of employees
increased 11.07
%
during fiscal year 2015
compared to 2014.
It represents a increase of
28,000 employees from
253,000 (in
2014)
to 281,000 (in
2015).
2014
AT&T's number of employees
increased 4.12
%
during fiscal year 2014
compared to 2013.
It represents a increase of
10,000 employees from
243,000 (in
2013)
to 253,000 (in
2014).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 149,900 | -6.72% |
| 2022 | 160,700 | -20.84% |
| 2021 | 203,000 | -11.74% |
| 2020 | 230,000 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 246,000 | -8.21% |
| 2018 | 268,000 | 6.35% |
| 2017 | 252,000 | -5.97% |
| 2016 | 268,000 | -4.63% |
| 2015 | 281,000 | 11.07% |
| 2014 | 253,000 | 4.12% |
