How many employees work at City Boston?

City of Boston (Massachusetts) has 5,159 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 2.1%.

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

About City Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust. As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens. We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service. What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow. Join us! The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

As of September 2025

City Boston
workforce metrics

Headcount

5.2k

Avg. Salary

$82.8k

Tenure

6.6yr

Growth Rate

2.1%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of City Boston annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • City Boston total number of employees in 2025 was 5,167.094, a 2.1% increase from 2024.
  • City Boston total number of employees in 2024 was 5,071.029, a 3.9% increase from 2023.
  • City Boston total number of employees in 2023 was 4,878.734, a 2.3% 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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  • City Boston active job postings in 2025 was 1,236, a 7.6% decline from 2024.
  • City Boston active job postings in 2024 was 1,323, a 7.9% increase from 2023.
  • City Boston active job postings in 2023 was 1,222, a 61.6% decline from 2022.

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