Verizon employs about 64,820 people worldwide and continues to adjust its workforce through a mix of strategic hiring and normal employee turnover. Recent staffing data shows 2,130 new hires against 2,246 departures, resulting in a virtually steady overall headcount. This balanced approach allows the company to align talent with ongoing network, media, and technology initiatives while maintaining operational stability.
Engineering is Verizon’s largest talent group at roughly 20,154 employees, underscoring the company’s focus on network build-out, 5G deployment, and software development. Sales and Support follows with 14,238 people dedicated to customer acquisition and service, while Business Management adds another 7,371 professionals who oversee strategy and corporate functions. Information Technology, Finance & Administration, and Operations collectively account for nearly 13,500 roles, ensuring that core systems, fiscal controls, and field logistics run smoothly. Smaller but still significant teams in Marketing & Product, Human Resources, and Consulting round out the organization, reflecting Verizon’s need for brand stewardship, talent development, and advisory expertise.
Headcount is spread across a wide U.S. footprint, with the highest concentration in New York at approximately 4,562 employees—home to corporate leadership and key media operations. Dallas hosts 2,569 staff members, serving as a central node for network management and regional sales. Additional clusters are found in Atlanta, Tampa, and Washington, D.C., each supporting between 800 and 1,700 employees in customer care, engineering, and policy functions. Smaller offices in Chicago, Orlando, Houston, and Los Angeles contribute to local market coverage, while several thousand more employees operate from other domestic and international sites, illustrating Verizon’s broad geographic reach.