How many employees work at BAE Systems?

BAE Systems Plc has 87,041 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 4.4%.

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

About BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries. From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

As of September 2025

BAE Systems
workforce metrics

Headcount

87k

Avg. Salary

$101.4k

Tenure

5.8yr

Growth Rate

4.4%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

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  • BAE Systems total number of employees in 2025 was 87,692.381, a 4.4% increase from 2024.
  • BAE Systems total number of employees in 2024 was 83,412.891, a 5.5% increase from 2023.
  • BAE Systems total number of employees in 2023 was 78,972.817, a 7.0% 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

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  • BAE Systems active job postings in 2025 was 14,113, a 18.0% increase from 2024.
  • BAE Systems active job postings in 2024 was 16,046, a 35.6% increase from 2023.
  • BAE Systems active job postings in 2023 was 11,202, a 11.5% decline from 2022.

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