Western Union Company's Number of Employees
- In fiscal year 2026, the total number of employees at Western Union Company was 9,600. The employee count increased by 500 from 9,100 (in 2025) to 9,600 (in 2026). It represents a 5.49% year-over-year growth.
- The highest number of employees at Western Union Company was 12,000 in fiscal year 2019.
- The lowest number of employees was 8,900 in fiscal year 2023.
- The average number of employees was 10,380.
- 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 :
Western Union Company's Employees Trend
| 2016 | 10000 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 10700 |
| 2018 | 11500 |
| 2019 | 12000 |
| 2020 | 11500 |
| 2021 | 11000 |
| 2022 | 10500 |
| 2023 | 8900 |
| 2024 | 9000 |
| 2025 | 9100 |
| 2026 | 9600 |
2026
Western Union Company's number of employees was 9,600 in fiscal year 2026.
2025
Western Union Company's number of employees was 9,100 in fiscal year 2025.
2024
Western Union Company's number of employees was 9,000 in fiscal year 2024.
2023
Western Union Company's number of employees was 8,900 in fiscal year 2023.
2022
Western Union Company's number of employees was 10,500 in fiscal year 2022.
2021
Western Union Company's number of employees was 11,000 in fiscal year 2021.
2020
Western Union Company's number of employees was 11,500 in fiscal year 2020.
2019
Western Union Company's number of employees was 12,000 in fiscal year 2019.
2018
Western Union Company's number of employees was 11,500 in fiscal year 2018.
2017
Western Union Company's number of employees was 10,700 in fiscal year 2017.
Western Union Company's Employees (Year-over-Year Change)
| 2016 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 7.48 |
| 2019 | 4.35 |
| 2020 | -4.17 |
| 2021 | -4.35 |
| 2022 | -4.55 |
| 2023 | -15.24 |
| 2024 | 1.12 |
| 2025 | 1.11 |
| 2026 | 5.49 |
2026
Western Union Company's number of employees
increased 5.49
%
during fiscal year 2026
compared to 2025.
It represents a increase of
500 employees from
9,100 (in
2025)
to 9,600 (in
2026).
2025
Western Union Company's number of employees
increased 1.11
%
during fiscal year 2025
compared to 2024.
It represents a increase of
100 employees from
9,000 (in
2024)
to 9,100 (in
2025).
2024
Western Union Company's number of employees
increased 1.12
%
during fiscal year 2024
compared to 2023.
It represents a increase of
100 employees from
8,900 (in
2023)
to 9,000 (in
2024).
2023
Western Union Company's number of employees
decreased -15.24
%
during fiscal year 2023
compared to 2022.
It represents a decline of
1,600 employees from
10,500 (in
2022)
to 8,900 (in
2023).
2022
Western Union Company's number of employees
decreased -4.55
%
during fiscal year 2022
compared to 2021.
It represents a decline of
500 employees from
11,000 (in
2021)
to 10,500 (in
2022).
2021
Western Union Company's number of employees
decreased -4.35
%
during fiscal year 2021
compared to 2020.
It represents a decline of
500 employees from
11,500 (in
2020)
to 11,000 (in
2021).
2020
Western Union Company's number of employees
decreased -4.17
%
during fiscal year 2020
compared to 2019.
It represents a decline of
500 employees from
12,000 (in
2019)
to 11,500 (in
2020).
2019
Western Union Company's number of employees
increased 4.35
%
during fiscal year 2019
compared to 2018.
It represents a increase of
500 employees from
11,500 (in
2018)
to 12,000 (in
2019).
2018
Western Union Company's number of employees
increased 7.48
%
during fiscal year 2018
compared to 2017.
It represents a increase of
800 employees from
10,700 (in
2017)
to 11,500 (in
2018).
2017
Western Union Company's number of employees
increased 7
%
during fiscal year 2017
compared to 2016.
It represents a increase of
700 employees from
10,000 (in
2016)
to 10,700 (in
2017).
Summary Table
| Period | Employees | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9,600 | 5.49% |
| 2025 | 9,100 | 1.11% |
| 2024 | 9,000 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 8,900 | -15.24% |
| 2022 | 10,500 | -4.55% |
| 2021 | 11,000 | -4.35% |
| 2020 | 11,500 | -4.17% |
| 2019 | 12,000 | 4.35% |
| 2018 | 11,500 | 7.48% |
| 2017 | 10,700 | 7% |
