How many employees work at Royal Air Force?

The Royal Air Force (United Kingdom) has 19,093 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -9.6%.

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

About Royal Air Force

Today’s RAF is the UK’s aerial, peacekeeping and fighting force. It’s made up of full-time Regulars and spare-time Reserves who come from diverse backgrounds and work side-by-side to make a difference at home and abroad. When it comes to recruitment our focus is attracting the best personnel and ensuring they’re well taken care of during and after their service in the RAF. We offer over 50 careers for professionals ranging from weapons systems operators to aircraft technicians; nursing officers to engineering officers; pilots to logistic officers; and flight operations officers to chefs. However, the opportunity and lifestyle that comes with joining the RAF is bigger than that. Regardless of role, gender, background or qualifications, we offer: • Greater experience and responsibility at a faster rate than in civilian roles • Individual responsibility within a wider team of exceptional individuals • A highly competitive benefits package • World-class training and ongoing development • The chance to work with cutting-edge technology • Opportunity to be part of an equal opportunity organisation listed as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Women • A culture of camaraderie • Opportunities for adventure training across the globe • Excellent sporting opportunities and facilities

As of September 2025

Royal Air Force
workforce metrics

Headcount

19.1k

Avg. Salary

$57.2k

Tenure

9.3yr

Growth Rate

-9.6%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of Royal Air Force annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • Royal Air Force total number of employees in 2025 was 19,084.192, a 9.6% decline from 2024.
  • Royal Air Force total number of employees in 2024 was 20,209.438, a 8.5% decline from 2023.
  • Royal Air Force total number of employees in 2023 was 21,890.779, a 8.9% 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

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  • Royal Air Force active job postings in 2025 was 183, a 120.0% decline from 2024.
  • Royal Air Force active job postings in 2024 was 743, a 19.0% increase from 2023.
  • Royal Air Force active job postings in 2023 was 614, a 167.1% increase from 2022.

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