Southern Company's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2026, the total number of employees at Southern Company was 29,800. The employee count increased by 1,200 from 28,600 (in 2025) to 29,800 (in 2026). It represents a 4.20% year-over-year growth.
- The highest number of employees at Southern Company was 32,015 in fiscal year 2017.
- The lowest number of employees was 26,703 in fiscal year 2016.
- The average number of employees was 28,830.
- 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 (2016-2026):
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Definition of employee :
Southern Company's Employees Trend
| 2015 | 26369 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 26703 |
| 2017 | 32015 |
| 2018 | 31344 |
| 2019 | 29192 |
| 2020 | 27943 |
| 2021 | 27700 |
| 2022 | 27300 |
| 2023 | 27700 |
| 2025 | 28600 |
| 2026 | 29800 |
2026
Southern Company's number of employees was 29,800 in fiscal year 2026.
2025
Southern Company's number of employees was 28,600 in fiscal year 2025.
2023
Southern Company's number of employees was 27,700 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Southern Company's number of employees was 27,300 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Southern Company's number of employees was 27,700 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Southern Company's number of employees was 27,943 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Southern Company's number of employees was 29,192 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Southern Company's number of employees was 31,344 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Southern Company's number of employees was 32,015 in fiscal year 2017.
2016
Southern Company's number of employees was 26,703 in fiscal year 2016.
Southern Company's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)
| 2015 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.27 |
| 2017 | 19.89 |
| 2018 | -2.1 |
| 2019 | -6.87 |
| 2020 | -4.28 |
| 2021 | -0.87 |
| 2022 | -1.44 |
| 2023 | 1.47 |
| 2025 | 3.25 |
| 2026 | 4.2 |
2026
Southern Company's number of employees
increased 4.2
%
during fiscal year 2026
compared to 2025.
It represents a increase of
1,200 employees from
28,600 (in
2025)
to 29,800 (in
2026).
2025
Southern Company's number of employees
increased 3.25
%
during fiscal year 2025
compared to 2023.
It represents a increase of
900 employees from
27,700 (in
2023)
to 28,600 (in
2025).
2023
Southern Company's number of employees
increased 1.47
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
400 employees from
27,300 (in
2022)
to 27,700 (in
2023).
2022
Southern Company's number of employees
decreased -1.44
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a decline of
400 employees from
27,700 (in
2021)
to 27,300 (in
2022).
2021
Southern Company's number of employees
decreased -0.87
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
243 employees from
27,943 (in
2020)
to 27,700 (in
2021).
2020
Southern Company's number of employees
decreased -4.28
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
1,249 employees from
29,192 (in
2019)
to 27,943 (in
2020).
2019
Southern Company's number of employees
decreased -6.87
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a decline of
2,152 employees from
31,344 (in
2018)
to 29,192 (in
2019).
2018
Southern Company's number of employees
decreased -2.1
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a decline of
671 employees from
32,015 (in
2017)
to 31,344 (in
2018).
2017
Southern Company's number of employees
increased 19.89
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
5,312 employees from
26,703 (in
2016)
to 32,015 (in
2017).
2016
Southern Company's number of employees
increased 1.27
%
during fiscal year 2016
compared to 2015.
It represents a increase of
334 employees from
26,369 (in
2015)
to 26,703 (in
2016).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29,800 | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 28,600 | 3.25% |
| 2023 | 27,700 | 1.47% |
| 2022 | 27,300 | -1.44% |
| 2021 | 27,700 | -0.87% |
| 2020 | 27,943 | -4.28% |
| 2019 | 29,192 | -6.87% |
| 2018 | 31,344 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 32,015 | 19.89% |
| 2016 | 26,703 | 1.27% |
