FedEx is a global package and freight delivery company that employs more than 36,000 people across its U.S. operations. Recent staffing data shows 834 new hires and 1,230 departures, indicating a modest net reduction in headcount. The numbers point to steady recruitment activity alongside normal workforce turnover, reflecting ongoing adjustments within the logistics sector.
Operations is FedEx’s largest group with roughly 10,582 employees, underscoring the labor-intensive nature of sorting, handling, and last-mile delivery work. Sales and Support (6,751) and Business Management (5,840) form the next-largest teams, highlighting the scale of customer engagement and corporate oversight required to run a nationwide network. Technical talent is distributed across Engineering (4,215) and Information Technology (634), while corporate functions such as Legal (3,382), Finance and Administration (2,127), Human Resources (1,005), and Marketing and Product (1,046) round out the organization. An additional 1,251 employees are classified in “Other,” covering roles that do not fit neatly into the major departments listed.
FedEx’s workforce is spread across several key logistics hubs, with the largest concentration in Memphis, Tennessee, where 4,382 employees support the company’s main air-cargo hub. Other significant employment centers include Dallas-Fort Worth (622), Indianapolis (600), and Los Angeles (406), each serving as strategic regional distribution points. Additional staff are based in Chicago, Miami, Olive Branch, New York, and Houston, while 1,613 employees work from various other sites, illustrating the networked nature of FedEx’s delivery operations across the United States.