How many employees work at American Electric Power?

American Electric Power Co., Inc. has 12,141 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 2.8%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025

About American Electric Power

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers – we energize possibilities. We’re redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and developing the workforce for the future. All while delivering the reliable and affordable service our customers expect. We remain committed to a clean energy future and are shifting to a more balanced generation mix. We’ve cut our carbon dioxide emissions significantly since 2000 and continue to expand our renewable energy sources, while encouraging electrification to lessen our environmental footprint. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 and is working to achieve net zero by 2045. AEP owns and operates the largest transmission system in the country, and our distribution networks provide power to homes and businesses in 11 states. We continue to invest billions in our infrastructure to deploy cutting edge technologies that support the clean energy transition and enhance service for our customers. Our employees power everything we do, which is why we’re focused on hiring and retaining top talent, reimagining the future of work and offering competitive pay and benefits. Diversity, equity and inclusion are cornerstones of our company culture, and we continually seek out new skills and perspectives that spark innovation. We strive to do more than keep the lights on – AEP is passionate about being a force for good in the communities where we live and work. Our commitment to building stronger, more vibrant communities extends beyond volunteerism and philanthropy. AEP’s focus on economic development in our service territory helps deliver more jobs, tax revenue and opportunity. Together with our customers and communities, we’re building a new, brighter future.

As of September 2025

American Electric Power
workforce metrics

Headcount

12.1k

Avg. Salary

$99.5k

Tenure

7.9yr

Growth Rate

2.8%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of American Electric Power annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • American Electric Power total number of employees in 2025 was 12,167.617, a 2.8% increase from 2024.
  • American Electric Power total number of employees in 2024 was 11,702.013, a 3.5% decline from 2023.
  • American Electric Power total number of employees in 2023 was 12,098.098, a 0.9% increase from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

Interactive chart of American Electric Power annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.

  • American Electric Power active job postings in 2025 was 1,823, a 135.4% increase from 2024.
  • American Electric Power active job postings in 2024 was 502, a 4.7% decline from 2023.
  • American Electric Power active job postings in 2023 was 526, a 80.2% decline from 2022.

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