How many employees work at Jersey City?

City of Jersey City (New Jersey) has 871 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -4.1%.

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

About Jersey City

The City of Jersey City was incorporated by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on January 28, 1820. Known as America’s Golden Door, Jersey City is the second-most populous city in New Jersey and one of the most diverse cities, if not the most diverse, in the entire country. As an employer, the City of Jersey City strives to lead the public sector in innovative, ethical best practices in a way that honors and respects Jersey City’s roots while decidedly moving it towards its ever brighter, prosperous future. Our positions range from public safety positions within the emergency services and police and fire divisions (both civilian and non-civilian) to seasonal and full-time work at the City’s parks and recreation facilities, all the way to positions within the skilled trades and professional sector (law, health, finance, accounting, communications and information technology). And with everything from entry level to middle and senior-level management positions, we are always looking for more well-qualified personnel to join us! Be a part of the team that helps run this great city by joining the more than 3,000 employees working together to serve our residents in the best way possible. With excellent benefits, a strong, unionized workforce and a management team, City Council and Mayor all working towards growth and improvement, Jersey City is the ideal place to start, continue or grow your career. If you love Jersey City, come work for Jersey City! Please visit http: www.jerseycitynj.gov/ for information on current job listings, municipal services, permits, licenses, and records.

As of September 2025

Jersey City
workforce metrics

Headcount

871

Avg. Salary

$77.4k

Tenure

7.0yr

Growth Rate

-4.1%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

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

  • Jersey City total number of employees in 2025 was 870.946, a 4.1% decline from 2024.
  • Jersey City total number of employees in 2024 was 884.587, a 0.9% decline from 2023.
  • Jersey City total number of employees in 2023 was 895.437, a 0.3% decline 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 Jersey City annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.

  • Jersey City active job postings in 2025 was 15, a 172.4% decline from 2024.
  • Jersey City active job postings in 2024 was 172, a 43.1% increase from 2023.
  • Jersey City active job postings in 2023 was 111, a 30.1% increase from 2022.

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