American Express Company's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2025, the total number of employees at American Express Company was 75,100. The employee count increased by 500 from 74,600 (in 2024) to 75,100 (in 2025). It represents a 0.67% year-over-year growth.
- The highest number of employees at American Express Company was 77,300 in fiscal year 2023.
- The lowest number of employees was 54,800 in fiscal year 2016.
- The average number of employees was 64,440.
- 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 (2016-2025):
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Definition of employee :
American Express Company's Employees Trend
| 2015 | 54000 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 54800 |
| 2017 | 56400 |
| 2018 | 55000 |
| 2019 | 59000 |
| 2020 | 64500 |
| 2021 | 63700 |
| 2022 | 64000 |
| 2023 | 77300 |
| 2024 | 74600 |
| 2025 | 75100 |
2025
American Express Company's number of employees was 75,100 in fiscal year 2025.
2024
American Express Company's number of employees was 74,600 in fiscal year 2024.
2023
American Express Company's number of employees was 77,300 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
American Express Company's number of employees was 64,000 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
American Express Company's number of employees was 63,700 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
American Express Company's number of employees was 64,500 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
American Express Company's number of employees was 59,000 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
American Express Company's number of employees was 55,000 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
American Express Company's number of employees was 56,400 in fiscal year 2017.
2016
American Express Company's number of employees was 54,800 in fiscal year 2016.
American Express Company's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)
| 2015 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.48 |
| 2017 | 2.92 |
| 2018 | -2.48 |
| 2019 | 7.27 |
| 2020 | 9.32 |
| 2021 | -1.24 |
| 2022 | 0.47 |
| 2023 | 20.78 |
| 2024 | -3.49 |
| 2025 | 0.67 |
2025
American Express Company's number of employees
increased 0.67
%
during fiscal year 2025
compared to 2024.
It represents a increase of
500 employees from
74,600 (in
2024)
to 75,100 (in
2025).
2024
American Express Company's number of employees
decreased -3.49
%
during fiscal year 2024
compared to 2023.
It represents a decline of
2,700 employees from
77,300 (in
2023)
to 74,600 (in
2024).
2023
American Express Company's number of employees
increased 20.78
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
13,300 employees from
64,000 (in
2022)
to 77,300 (in
2023).
2022
American Express Company's number of employees
increased 0.47
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
300 employees from
63,700 (in
2021)
to 64,000 (in
2022).
2021
American Express Company's number of employees
decreased -1.24
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
800 employees from
64,500 (in
2020)
to 63,700 (in
2021).
2020
American Express Company's number of employees
increased 9.32
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a increase of
5,500 employees from
59,000 (in
2019)
to 64,500 (in
2020).
2019
American Express Company's number of employees
increased 7.27
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
4,000 employees from
55,000 (in
2018)
to 59,000 (in
2019).
2018
American Express Company's number of employees
decreased -2.48
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a decline of
1,400 employees from
56,400 (in
2017)
to 55,000 (in
2018).
2017
American Express Company's number of employees
increased 2.92
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
1,600 employees from
54,800 (in
2016)
to 56,400 (in
2017).
2016
American Express Company's number of employees
increased 1.48
%
during fiscal year 2016
compared to 2015.
It represents a increase of
800 employees from
54,000 (in
2015)
to 54,800 (in
2016).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 75,100 | 0.67% |
| 2024 | 74,600 | -3.49% |
| 2023 | 77,300 | 20.78% |
| 2022 | 64,000 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 63,700 | -1.24% |
| 2020 | 64,500 | 9.32% |
| 2019 | 59,000 | 7.27% |
| 2018 | 55,000 | -2.48% |
| 2017 | 56,400 | 2.92% |
| 2016 | 54,800 | 1.48% |
