Verizon maintains a global workforce of about 64,926 employees. Recent staffing data indicates 1,549 hires and 2,089 departures, keeping overall headcount virtually steady. This balanced talent strategy supports the company’s wireless, broadband, and media operations while allowing flexibility for evolving network and technology priorities.
Engineering is the largest talent group with roughly 20,188 employees—nearly one-third of the organization—reflecting Verizon’s emphasis on 5G build-out and software development. Sales and Support accounts for 14,249 people dedicated to customer acquisition and service, while Business Management adds 7,381 professionals overseeing strategy and corporate functions. Information Technology, Finance & Administration, and Operations collectively employ close to 13,500 staff, ensuring core systems, fiscal governance, and field logistics operate smoothly. Smaller but still important teams in Marketing & Product, Human Resources, Consulting, and other functions round out the roster, giving Verizon a broad mix of technical, commercial, and corporate expertise.
Employee distribution is spread across a wide U.S. footprint and several international hubs. New York hosts the largest concentration at approximately 4,569 employees, serving as a center for corporate leadership and media operations. Dallas follows with about 2,572 staff supporting network management and regional sales, while Atlanta, Tampa, and Basking Ridge each house between 760 and 1,700 employees in engineering, customer care, and corporate roles. Additional clusters in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and major technology centers in Chennai and Hyderabad contribute to Verizon’s national and global reach, with the remaining workforce operating from other sites worldwide.