Delta Air Lines's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2023, the total number of employees at Delta Air Lines was 103,000. The employee count increased by 8,000 from 95,000 (in 2022) to 103,000 (in 2023). It represents a 8.42% year-over-year growth.
- The highest number of employees at Delta Air Lines was 103,000 in fiscal year 2023.
- The lowest number of employees was 74,000 in fiscal year 2020.
- The average number of employees was 86,900.
- 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 | 78000 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 80000 |
| 2015 | 83000 |
| 2016 | 84000 |
| 2017 | 87000 |
| 2018 | 89000 |
| 2019 | 91000 |
| 2020 | 74000 |
| 2021 | 83000 |
| 2022 | 95000 |
| 2023 | 103000 |
2023
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 103,000 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 95,000 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 83,000 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 74,000 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 91,000 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 89,000 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 87,000 in fiscal year 2017.
2016
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 84,000 in fiscal year 2016.
2015
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 83,000 in fiscal year 2015.
2014
Delta Air Lines's number of employees was 80,000 in fiscal year 2014.
| 2013 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2.56 |
| 2015 | 3.75 |
| 2016 | 1.2 |
| 2017 | 3.57 |
| 2018 | 2.3 |
| 2019 | 2.25 |
| 2020 | -18.68 |
| 2021 | 12.16 |
| 2022 | 14.46 |
| 2023 | 8.42 |
2023
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 8.42
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
8,000 employees from
95,000 (in
2022)
to 103,000 (in
2023).
2022
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 14.46
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
12,000 employees from
83,000 (in
2021)
to 95,000 (in
2022).
2021
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 12.16
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a increase of
9,000 employees from
74,000 (in
2020)
to 83,000 (in
2021).
2020
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
decreased -18.68
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
17,000 employees from
91,000 (in
2019)
to 74,000 (in
2020).
2019
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 2.25
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
2,000 employees from
89,000 (in
2018)
to 91,000 (in
2019).
2018
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 2.3
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a increase of
2,000 employees from
87,000 (in
2017)
to 89,000 (in
2018).
2017
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 3.57
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
3,000 employees from
84,000 (in
2016)
to 87,000 (in
2017).
2016
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 1.2
%
during fiscal year 2016
compared to 2015.
It represents a increase of
1,000 employees from
83,000 (in
2015)
to 84,000 (in
2016).
2015
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 3.75
%
during fiscal year 2015
compared to 2014.
It represents a increase of
3,000 employees from
80,000 (in
2014)
to 83,000 (in
2015).
2014
Delta Air Lines's number of employees
increased 2.56
%
during fiscal year 2014
compared to 2013.
It represents a increase of
2,000 employees from
78,000 (in
2013)
to 80,000 (in
2014).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103,000 | 8.42% |
| 2022 | 95,000 | 14.46% |
| 2021 | 83,000 | 12.16% |
| 2020 | 74,000 | -18.68% |
| 2019 | 91,000 | 2.25% |
| 2018 | 89,000 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 87,000 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 84,000 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 83,000 | 3.75% |
| 2014 | 80,000 | 2.56% |
