City of Seattle (Washington) has 12,570 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 1.9%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
As a city, Seattle is known as a progressive leader in technology, innovation, and the environment. As an employer, the City of Seattle is leading local government in environmental stewardship, green building, and social justice, making our City what it is today and shaping our future. Our employees play an important role in making this possible. You might be surprised by the variety and range of opportunities that are available at the City of Seattle. We have more than 1,100 job titles in more than 30 different departments, from the Office of Immigrant and Refugees Affairs or the Office of Arts & Culture to the Public Utilities and Department of Transportation. Our positions range from seasonal work at the City’s parks and recreation facilities to skilled trade workers, accounting, communications and information technology professionals, and middle and senior-level management. Whatever your line of work, we hope you consider the City of Seattle in your job search. We likely have the opportunity for you! Be a part of the team that helps run our great city by joining the more than 12,000 employees working for the greater good by providing programs and services to Seattle’s people and businesses. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: http://www.seattle.gov/jobs/ to apply today. Come build your career and your community with us! View the City's policies at seattle.gov/digital
As of September 2025
City Seattle
workforce metrics
Headcount
12.6k
Avg. Salary
$111.2k
Tenure
6.6yr
Growth Rate
1.9%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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