How many employees work at Western Illinois?
Western Illinois University has 2,978 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -9.4%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
About Western Illinois
WIU provides student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by innovative teaching, research, and service, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional and global perspectives. Western engages students in educational opportunities guided by a professional and diverse faculty and staff in collaboration with alumni and community partners. Find out more: wiu.edu/about.
As of September 2025
Western Illinois
workforce metrics
Headcount
3k
Avg. Salary
$56.1k
Tenure
6.5yr
Growth Rate
-9.4%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Western Illinois annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Western Illinois total number of employees in 2025 was 2,972.869, a 9.4% decline from 2024.
- Western Illinois total number of employees in 2024 was 3,224.653, a 3.3% decline from 2023.
- Western Illinois total number of employees in 2023 was 3,324.487, a 0.4% decline from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Western Illinois annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Western Illinois active job postings in 2025 was 169, a 113.0% increase from 2024.
- Western Illinois active job postings in 2024 was 43, a 124.9% decline from 2023.
- Western Illinois active job postings in 2023 was 186, a 7.8% increase from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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