How many employees work at Port Authority of NY & NJ?

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has 4,531 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 2.5%.

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

About Port Authority of NY & NJ

If you have ever flown out of JFK, biked across the George Washington Bridge, or captured that perfect picture of the World Trade Center, then you have witnessed just some of what the Port Authority of NY & NJ does. For almost 100 years, the Port Authority has been designing, engineering, and operating the transportation infrastructure that moves people and goods to, from, and throughout one of the most economically competitive and culturally vibrant regions in the world. Whether we’re fortifying the tunnels under the Hudson River to withstand future super storms, or raising a bridge so larger cargo vessels can reach the premier port on the East Coast, our nearly 7,000 employees are committed to the work they do – work that moves millions of people and supports billions of dollars in economic activity each year. Our need for skilled, forward-thinking individuals, who are truly passionate about serving the public, continues to grow. And we’re not talking just about engineering, transportation, and urban planning professionals. We are always looking for professionals in Audit, Business Administration, Communications, Construction, Environmental Planning, Finance, IT, Media, Operations & Maintenance, Public Safety, and Security, to name just a few. We are also looking for those driven to diversify their skills. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to explore any number of career paths, so just because you start in one field doesn’t mean you have to stay in it. If this is the experience you are looking for, “Follow” us here and visit our careers page at www.jointheportauthority.com to learn about current opportunities. You can also discover more about the Port Authority by visiting www.panynj.gov or www.youtube.com/user/portauthorityinfo. We are confident that once you take a look, you will see how one organization can move a region, a nation, and the world.

As of September 2025

Port Authority of NY & NJ
workforce metrics

Headcount

4.5k

Avg. Salary

$103.9k

Tenure

8.5yr

Growth Rate

2.5%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of Port Authority of NY & NJ annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • Port Authority of NY & NJ total number of employees in 2025 was 4,539.627, a 2.5% increase from 2024.
  • Port Authority of NY & NJ total number of employees in 2024 was 4,395.082, a 2.0% increase from 2023.
  • Port Authority of NY & NJ total number of employees in 2023 was 4,311.893, a 4.0% 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

Interactive chart of Port Authority of NY & NJ annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.

  • Port Authority of NY & NJ active job postings in 2025 was 374, a 37.8% increase from 2024.
  • Port Authority of NY & NJ active job postings in 2024 was 191, a 23.1% decline from 2023.
  • Port Authority of NY & NJ active job postings in 2023 was 241, a 57.4% decline from 2022.

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Employee Sentiment

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