National Grid

National Grid plc is a British multinational utility company based in London, specializing in electricity and gas transmission. Established in 1935, it has evolved significantly, particularly after the transfer of transmission activities from the Central Electricity Generating Board in 1990. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is part of the FTSE 100 Index, with a secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange. National Grid operates extensive electricity and natural gas transmission networks in the UK and the Northeastern United States. In the US, it also produces and supplies electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, particularly in New York and Massachusetts. The company is focused on maintaining and upgrading its infrastructure to meet future energy demands and is committed to transitioning towards cleaner energy solutions, aiming for net zero emissions.

Utilities London, United Kingdom Founded 1990 ~10,052 employees NASDAQ: NGG

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Employees
10,052
+1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$4.9M
Revenue ~$49.1B
Stock
NGG
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
3.9%
Tech: 5.2%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

National Grid went from 9,034 employees in Oct 2024 to 10,052 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 356 people joined, 104 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other5,175
Engineering1,631
Operations1,370
Finance497
Sales398
Success360
Design286
Marketing139

Salaries at National Grid

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51 salary profiles in the US

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National Grid FAQ

How many employees does National Grid have?

National Grid has about 10,052 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is National Grid's revenue per employee?

National Grid makes about $4.88M in revenue per employee, based on $49.1B annual revenue and 10,052 employees.

How much does National Grid pay?

6figr has 51 salary profiles for National Grid in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the National Grid salaries page. See National Grid salaries in the US

Is National Grid a public company?

Yes. National Grid is publicly traded under the ticker NGG on NASDAQ.

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