Southwest Airlines Co.'s Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2024, the total number of employees at Southwest Airlines Co. was 72,450. The employee count decreased by 2,356 from 74,806 (in 2023) to 72,450 (in 2024). It represents a -3.15% year-over-year decline in employee count.
- The highest number of employees at Southwest Airlines Co. was 74,806 in fiscal year 2023.
- The lowest number of employees was 49,600 in fiscal year 2015.
- The average number of employees was 60,431.
- An Employee is any individual who renders service to the business as per the mutual agreement in exchange for a fixed remuneration. Refer to our glossary for more details, examples, and formulas.
Over the past 10 years (2015-2024):
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Definition of employee :
| 2014 | 46278 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 49600 |
| 2016 | 53500 |
| 2017 | 56100 |
| 2018 | 58800 |
| 2019 | 60800 |
| 2020 | 56500 |
| 2021 | 55100 |
| 2022 | 66656 |
| 2023 | 74806 |
| 2024 | 72450 |
2024
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 72,450 in fiscal year 2024.
2023
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 74,806 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 66,656 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 55,100 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 56,500 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 60,800 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 58,800 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 56,100 in fiscal year 2017.
2016
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 53,500 in fiscal year 2016.
2015
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees was 49,600 in fiscal year 2015.
| 2014 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 7.18 |
| 2016 | 7.86 |
| 2017 | 4.86 |
| 2018 | 4.81 |
| 2019 | 3.4 |
| 2020 | -7.07 |
| 2021 | -2.48 |
| 2022 | 20.97 |
| 2023 | 12.23 |
| 2024 | -3.15 |
2024
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
decreased -3.15
%
during fiscal year 2024
compared to 2023.
It represents a decline of
2,356 employees from
74,806 (in
2023)
to 72,450 (in
2024).
2023
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
increased 12.23
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
8,150 employees from
66,656 (in
2022)
to 74,806 (in
2023).
2022
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
increased 20.97
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
11,556 employees from
55,100 (in
2021)
to 66,656 (in
2022).
2021
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
decreased -2.48
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
1,400 employees from
56,500 (in
2020)
to 55,100 (in
2021).
2020
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
decreased -7.07
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
4,300 employees from
60,800 (in
2019)
to 56,500 (in
2020).
2019
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
increased 3.4
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
2,000 employees from
58,800 (in
2018)
to 60,800 (in
2019).
2018
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
increased 4.81
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a increase of
2,700 employees from
56,100 (in
2017)
to 58,800 (in
2018).
2017
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
increased 4.86
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
2,600 employees from
53,500 (in
2016)
to 56,100 (in
2017).
2016
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
increased 7.86
%
during fiscal year 2016
compared to 2015.
It represents a increase of
3,900 employees from
49,600 (in
2015)
to 53,500 (in
2016).
2015
Southwest Airlines Co.'s number of employees
increased 7.18
%
during fiscal year 2015
compared to 2014.
It represents a increase of
3,322 employees from
46,278 (in
2014)
to 49,600 (in
2015).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72,450 | -3.15% |
| 2023 | 74,806 | 12.23% |
| 2022 | 66,656 | 20.97% |
| 2021 | 55,100 | -2.48% |
| 2020 | 56,500 | -7.07% |
| 2019 | 60,800 | 3.4% |
| 2018 | 58,800 | 4.81% |
| 2017 | 56,100 | 4.86% |
| 2016 | 53,500 | 7.86% |
| 2015 | 49,600 | 7.18% |
