How many employees work at City Chicago?
City of Chicago (Illinois) has 13,251 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -1.3%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
About City Chicago
Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, with a population of nearly three million people. As a multicultural city that thrives on the harmony and diversity of its neighborhoods, Chicago today embodies the values of America's heartland: integrity, hard work, and community, and reflects the ideals in the social fabric of its 77 distinct neighborhoods. Brandon Johnson is the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago and has served since May 2023.
As of September 2025
City Chicago
workforce metrics
Headcount
13.3k
Avg. Salary
$78.6k
Tenure
8.2yr
Growth Rate
-1.3%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of City Chicago annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- City Chicago total number of employees in 2025 was 13,309.725, a 1.3% decline from 2024.
- City Chicago total number of employees in 2024 was 13,299.089, a 0.9% increase from 2023.
- City Chicago total number of employees in 2023 was 13,179.329, a 1.5% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of City Chicago annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- City Chicago active job postings in 2025 was 231, a 91.4% decline from 2024.
- City Chicago active job postings in 2024 was 205, a 137.2% decline from 2023.
- City Chicago active job postings in 2023 was 1,101, a 53.1% increase from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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