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 ~4,105 employees NASDAQ: FE

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Employees
4,105
-0.2% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$3.4M
Revenue ~$13.9B
Stock
FE
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
3.7%
Tech: 3.9%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
84
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

FirstEnergy went from 3,915 employees in Jul 2023 to 4,105 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 66 people joined, 69 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,071
Engineering649
Operations628
Sales282
Success165
HR100
Finance89
Design58

Executive compensation

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FirstEnergy FAQ

How many employees does FirstEnergy have?

FirstEnergy has about 4,105 employees, down 0.2% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

What is FirstEnergy's revenue per employee?

FirstEnergy makes about $3.4M in revenue per employee, based on $13.95B annual revenue and 4,105 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 Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.