Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2026, the total number of employees at Bank of New York Mellon Corporation was 48,100. The employee count decreased by 3,700 from 51,800 (in 2025) to 48,100 (in 2026). It represents a -7.14% year-over-year decline in employee count.
- The highest number of employees at Bank of New York Mellon Corporation was 53,400 in fiscal year 2024.
- The lowest number of employees was 48,100 in fiscal year 2026.
- The average number of employees was 50,680.
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Over the past 10 years (2017-2026):
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Definition of employee :
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's Employees Trend
| 2016 | 51200 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 52000 |
| 2018 | 52500 |
| 2019 | 51300 |
| 2020 | 48400 |
| 2021 | 48500 |
| 2022 | 49100 |
| 2023 | 51700 |
| 2024 | 53400 |
| 2025 | 51800 |
| 2026 | 48100 |
2026
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 48,100 in fiscal year 2026.
2025
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 51,800 in fiscal year 2025.
2024
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 53,400 in fiscal year 2024.
2023
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 51,700 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 49,100 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 48,500 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 48,400 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 51,300 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 52,500 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees was 52,000 in fiscal year 2017.
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)
| 2016 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.56 |
| 2018 | 0.96 |
| 2019 | -2.29 |
| 2020 | -5.65 |
| 2021 | 0.21 |
| 2022 | 1.24 |
| 2023 | 5.3 |
| 2024 | 3.29 |
| 2025 | -3 |
| 2026 | -7.14 |
2026
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
decreased -7.14
%
during fiscal year 2026
compared to 2025.
It represents a decline of
3,700 employees from
51,800 (in
2025)
to 48,100 (in
2026).
2025
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
decreased -3
%
during fiscal year 2025
compared to 2024.
It represents a decline of
1,600 employees from
53,400 (in
2024)
to 51,800 (in
2025).
2024
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
increased 3.29
%
during fiscal year 2024
compared to 2023.
It represents a increase of
1,700 employees from
51,700 (in
2023)
to 53,400 (in
2024).
2023
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
increased 5.3
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
2,600 employees from
49,100 (in
2022)
to 51,700 (in
2023).
2022
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
increased 1.24
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
600 employees from
48,500 (in
2021)
to 49,100 (in
2022).
2021
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
increased 0.21
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a increase of
100 employees from
48,400 (in
2020)
to 48,500 (in
2021).
2020
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
decreased -5.65
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
2,900 employees from
51,300 (in
2019)
to 48,400 (in
2020).
2019
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
decreased -2.29
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a decline of
1,200 employees from
52,500 (in
2018)
to 51,300 (in
2019).
2018
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
increased 0.96
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a increase of
500 employees from
52,000 (in
2017)
to 52,500 (in
2018).
2017
Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's number of employees
increased 1.56
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
800 employees from
51,200 (in
2016)
to 52,000 (in
2017).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48,100 | -7.14% |
| 2025 | 51,800 | -3% |
| 2024 | 53,400 | 3.29% |
| 2023 | 51,700 | 5.3% |
| 2022 | 49,100 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 48,500 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 48,400 | -5.65% |
| 2019 | 51,300 | -2.29% |
| 2018 | 52,500 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 52,000 | 1.56% |





