Pearson plc (PSO)
NYSE: PSO · Real-Time Price · USD
12.92
-0.13 (-1.00%)
Mar 6, 2026, 10:27 AM EST - Market open
Pearson Employees
Pearson had 17,024 employees as of December 31, 2024. The number of employees decreased by 1,336 or -7.28% compared to the previous year.
Employees
17,024
Change (1Y)
-1,336
Growth (1Y)
-7.28%
Revenue / Employee
$282,793
Profits / Employee
$26,485
Market Cap
8.17B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 17,024 | -1,336 | -7.28% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 18,360 | -2,078 | -10.17% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 20,438 | -306 | -1.48% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 20,744 | -591 | -2.77% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 21,335 | -1,399 | -6.15% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 22,734 | -1,588 | -6.53% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 24,322 | -6,017 | -19.83% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 30,339 | -2,380 | -7.27% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 32,719 | -4,546 | -12.20% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 37,265 | -3,611 | -8.83% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 40,876 | -1,239 | -2.94% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 42,115 | -865 | -2.01% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 42,980 | 1,459 | 3.51% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 41,521 | 5,204 | 14.33% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 36,317 | -847 | -2.28% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 37,164 | 3,484 | 10.34% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 33,680 | 988 | 3.02% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 32,692 | -1,649 | -4.80% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 34,341 | 2,138 | 6.64% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 32,203 | -1,186 | -3.55% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 33,389 | 2,521 | 8.17% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 30,868 | 509 | 1.68% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 30,359 | 1,332 | 4.59% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 29,027 | 4,339 | 17.58% |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 24,688 | 4,305 | 21.12% |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 20,383 | 1,983 | 10.78% |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 18,400 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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PSO News
- 6 days ago - Pearson plc (PSO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript - Seeking Alpha
- 6 days ago - Full Year 2025 Pearson PLC Earnings Presentation Transcript - GuruFocus
- 7 days ago - Pearson plc 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation - Seeking Alpha
- 7 days ago - Pearson appoints new Group CFO - Seeking Alpha
- 7 days ago - Pearson (PSO) Announces CFO Transition with New Appointment - GuruFocus
- 7 days ago - Pearson (PSO) Sees Profit Growth and Strong Performance Across Key Segments - GuruFocus
- 7 days ago - Pearson (PSO) Projects Steady Growth and Strong Cash Conversion - GuruFocus
- 7 days ago - Pearson (PSO) Forecasts Mid-Single Digit Sales Growth and Strong Profit - GuruFocus