How many employees work at New York City Department?

The New York City Department of Education has 66,805 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 1.4%.

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

About New York City Department

The New York City Public Schools is the branch of municipal government in New York City that manages the city's public school system. These schools form the largest school system in the United States, where over 1 million students are taught in more than 1,400 separate schools across the five boroughs. NYCPS is committed to creating and supporting learning environments that reflect the diversity of New York City. We believe that all students benefit from diverse and inclusive schools and classrooms, and we strive to welcome and support all students, families, and school staff. To do this, we hire diverse central, administrative, and school-based staff. Additionally, we strive to achieve equity and opportunity in our procurement by purchasing goods and services from a diverse vendor pool and supporting Minority/Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs). These efforts ensure that our diverse student body receives the tools to thrive in college, in careers, and as active members of their communities.

As of September 2025

New York City Department
workforce metrics

Headcount

66.8k

Avg. Salary

$89.4k

Tenure

8.5yr

Growth Rate

1.4%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of New York City Department annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • New York City Department total number of employees in 2025 was 66,840.793, a 1.4% increase from 2024.
  • New York City Department total number of employees in 2024 was 65,718.411, a 0.1% increase from 2023.
  • New York City Department total number of employees in 2023 was 65,589.828, a 0.5% 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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  • New York City Department active job postings in 2025 was 781, a 56.9% increase from 2024.
  • New York City Department active job postings in 2024 was 472, a 67.5% decline from 2023.
  • New York City Department active job postings in 2023 was 953, a 38.2% decline from 2022.

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