How many employees work at Pearson?
Pearson Plc has 18,736 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 3.3%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Pearson
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are.
As of December 2025
Pearson
workforce metrics
Headcount
18.7k
Avg. Salary
$54.5k
Tenure
5.9yr
Growth Rate
3.3%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Pearson annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Pearson total number of employees in 2025 was 18,729, a 3.3% increase from 2024.
- Pearson total number of employees in 2024 was 18,125, a 0.1% decline from 2023.
- Pearson total number of employees in 2023 was 18,138, a 2.1% decline from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Pearson annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Pearson active job postings in 2025 was 3,685, a 26.8% increase from 2024.
- Pearson active job postings in 2024 was 2,815, a 8.4% increase from 2023.
- Pearson active job postings in 2023 was 2,587, a 94.0% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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