How many employees work at University Adelaide?

University of Adelaide has 17,021 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -1.2%.

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

About University Adelaide

The University of Adelaide is a world-class research and higher education institution situated in the heart of one of the world’s top 10 most liveable cities. Founded in 1874, we’re Australia’s third oldest university and consistently rank among the world’s elite—in the top one per cent globally and number one in South Australia. Our reputation for excellence and breaking new ground has been forged by a continuous stream of exceptional people. We proudly count among our distinguished alumni: five Nobel Laureates; more than 120 Fulbright Scholars; and over 100 Rhodes Scholars, including two female Indigenous Australian recipients. Australia’s first female prime minister and Supreme Court judge were also University of Adelaide graduates. Today, our vibrant high-achieving culture continues to attract some of the world’s best and brightest—academic leaders from all corners of the globe and students from more than 90 countries. Australian University Provider Number: PRV12105 CRICOS Provider Number: 00123M

As of September 2025

University Adelaide
workforce metrics

Headcount

17k

Avg. Salary

$83k

Tenure

5.7yr

Growth Rate

-1.2%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of University Adelaide annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • University Adelaide total number of employees in 2025 was 16,927.22, a 1.2% decline from 2024.
  • University Adelaide total number of employees in 2024 was 16,704.051, a 3.8% increase from 2023.
  • University Adelaide total number of employees in 2023 was 16,042.785, a 5.4% 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 University Adelaide annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.

  • University Adelaide active job postings in 2025 was 713, a 13.1% decline from 2024.
  • University Adelaide active job postings in 2024 was 420, a 115.8% decline from 2023.
  • University Adelaide active job postings in 2023 was 1,576, a 129.7% increase from 2022.

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