FirstEnergy

FirstEnergy Corp. is a leading electric utility company based in Akron, Ohio. It operates as a fully regulated transmission and distribution utility, serving over 6 million customers across six states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland, and New York. The company was formed in 1997 through the merger of Ohio Edison Company and Centerior Energy Corporation and has since expanded its customer base through strategic mergers. FirstEnergy's core operations focus on electricity distribution, supported by 10 regulated subsidiaries and a vast network of over 269,000 miles of distribution lines and approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines. The company is committed to grid modernization, with initiatives like Energizing the Future and Energize365 aimed at enhancing reliability and system security. With a workforce of over 10,000 employees, FirstEnergy is dedicated to operational excellence, safety, and making a positive impact in the communities it serves.

Utilities Akron, United States Founded 1997 ~4,250 employees NASDAQ: FE

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Employees
4,250
+0.5% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$3.3M
Revenue ~$13.9B
Stock
FE
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
5.1%
Tech: 6.5%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
120
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

FirstEnergy went from 4,249 employees in Oct 2024 to 4,250 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 133 people joined, 60 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,806
Operations812
Engineering696
Sales276
Success189
Finance160
Design135
HR114

Executive compensation

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FirstEnergy FAQ

How many employees does FirstEnergy have?

FirstEnergy has about 4,250 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is FirstEnergy's revenue per employee?

FirstEnergy makes about $3.28M in revenue per employee, based on $13.95B annual revenue and 4,250 employees.

How much does FirstEnergy pay?

6figr has 2 salary profiles for FirstEnergy in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the FirstEnergy salaries page. See FirstEnergy salaries

Is FirstEnergy a public company?

Yes. FirstEnergy is publicly traded under the ticker FE on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.