Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. is a prominent American telecommunications company based in New York City. Established in 2000 from the merger of Bell Atlantic and GTE Corporation, Verizon serves over 100 million customers daily. The name "Verizon" reflects a commitment to reliability and a forward-looking vision. Verizon operates extensive wireline and wireless networks, making it one of the largest wireless carriers in the U.S. It offers a variety of services, including mobile phone plans, internet access, and broadband services. The company has been a leader in mobile technology, launching 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G services in major cities. Additionally, Verizon provides enterprise solutions, including cloud services and IoT technologies, catering to businesses of all sizes and government clients. Recognized as a valuable brand, Verizon plays a significant role in the telecommunications industry.

Information Technology & Services Bernards, United States Founded 2000 ~70,305 employees NASDAQ: VZ

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Employees
70,305
+0.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.9M
Revenue ~$135B
Stock
VZ
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6.4%
Tech: 7.2%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Verizon went from 69,389 employees in Jul 2023 to 70,305 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 2,009 people joined, 1,156 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other28,086
Engineering16,017
Operations9,924
Sales8,451
Success3,290
Marketing1,557
Finance1,301
HR755

Executive compensation

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Verizon FAQ

How many employees does Verizon have?

Verizon has about 70,305 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Verizon's revenue per employee?

Verizon makes about $1.92M in revenue per employee, based on $135.29B annual revenue and 70,305 employees.

How much does Verizon pay?

6figr has 726 salary profiles for Verizon in the US and 401 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Verizon salaries page. See Verizon salaries in the US

Is Verizon a public company?

Yes. Verizon is publicly traded under the ticker VZ on NASDAQ.

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