United Airlines Holdings's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2026, the total number of employees at United Airlines Holdings was 113,200. The employee count increased by 5,900 from 107,300 (in 2025) to 113,200 (in 2026). It represents a 5.50% year-over-year growth.
- The highest number of employees at United Airlines Holdings was 113,200 in fiscal year 2026.
- The lowest number of employees was 74,400 in fiscal year 2021.
- The average number of employees was 94,090.
- 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 (2017-2026):
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Definition of employee :
United Airlines Holdings's Employees Trend
| 2016 | 84000 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 88000 |
| 2018 | 89800 |
| 2019 | 92000 |
| 2020 | 96000 |
| 2021 | 74400 |
| 2022 | 84100 |
| 2023 | 92795 |
| 2024 | 103300 |
| 2025 | 107300 |
| 2026 | 113200 |
2026
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 113,200 in fiscal year 2026.
2025
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 107,300 in fiscal year 2025.
2024
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 103,300 in fiscal year 2024.
2023
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 92,795 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 84,100 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 74,400 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 96,000 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 92,000 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 89,800 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees was 88,000 in fiscal year 2017.
United Airlines Holdings's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)
| 2016 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 4.76 |
| 2018 | 2.05 |
| 2019 | 2.45 |
| 2020 | 4.35 |
| 2021 | -22.5 |
| 2022 | 13.04 |
| 2023 | 10.34 |
| 2024 | 11.32 |
| 2025 | 3.87 |
| 2026 | 5.5 |
2026
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 5.5
%
during fiscal year 2026
compared to 2025.
It represents a increase of
5,900 employees from
107,300 (in
2025)
to 113,200 (in
2026).
2025
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 3.87
%
during fiscal year 2025
compared to 2024.
It represents a increase of
4,000 employees from
103,300 (in
2024)
to 107,300 (in
2025).
2024
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 11.32
%
during fiscal year 2024
compared to 2023.
It represents a increase of
10,505 employees from
92,795 (in
2023)
to 103,300 (in
2024).
2023
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 10.34
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a increase of
8,695 employees from
84,100 (in
2022)
to 92,795 (in
2023).
2022
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 13.04
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a increase of
9,700 employees from
74,400 (in
2021)
to 84,100 (in
2022).
2021
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
decreased -22.5
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
21,600 employees from
96,000 (in
2020)
to 74,400 (in
2021).
2020
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 4.35
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a increase of
4,000 employees from
92,000 (in
2019)
to 96,000 (in
2020).
2019
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 2.45
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
2,200 employees from
89,800 (in
2018)
to 92,000 (in
2019).
2018
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 2.05
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a increase of
1,800 employees from
88,000 (in
2017)
to 89,800 (in
2018).
2017
United Airlines Holdings's number of employees
increased 4.76
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
4,000 employees from
84,000 (in
2016)
to 88,000 (in
2017).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 113,200 | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 107,300 | 3.87% |
| 2024 | 103,300 | 11.32% |
| 2023 | 92,795 | 10.34% |
| 2022 | 84,100 | 13.04% |
| 2021 | 74,400 | -22.5% |
| 2020 | 96,000 | 4.35% |
| 2019 | 92,000 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 89,800 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 88,000 | 4.76% |
