FedEx closed fiscal 2026 with about 300,000 permanent full-time and 230,000 permanent part-time employees, according to its 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2026. Two business exits followed: FedEx Freight on June 1 and FedEx Supply Chain on October 1.
These FedEx employee statistics cover headcount, unit splits, union status, hourly pay, turnover and labor costs from 2025 and 2026 filings and pay data.
FedEx Employee Statistics
How Many Employees Does FedEx Have in 2026?
FedEx reported about 300,000 permanent full-time and 230,000 permanent part-time employees on May 31, 2026. Adding the two categories gives roughly 530,000 people.
Full-time headcount matched the prior year’s figure. Part-time headcount was about 210,000 on May 31, 2025.
| Employee group | May 31, 2025 | May 31, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent full-time | ~300,000 | ~300,000 |
| Permanent part-time | ~210,000 | ~230,000 |
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal years ended May 31, 2025 and May 31, 2026
Federal Express, the core air-ground network, employed about 452,000 of the May 2026 total. That included about 233,000 full-time and 219,000 part-time employees.
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2026 (as of May 31, 2026)
Federal Express began operations in Memphis on April 17, 1973, with 389 team members.
Source: FedEx company history, April 1973
Spin-Off, Sale and Network 2.0: Where FedEx Employee Counts Shifted
FedEx announced the FedEx Freight separation on December 19, 2024, and completed it on June 1, 2026. FedEx kept 19.9% of FedEx Freight’s shares.
FedEx Freight reported about 40,000 employees as of June 1, 2026, across more than 365 locations.
Source: FedEx Freight Holding Company Form 10-K, fiscal year ended May 31, 2026
CMA CGM closed its $1.4 billion purchase of FedEx Supply Chain on October 1, 2026, three months after the July 1 announcement. Nearly 10,000 FedEx Supply Chain team members moved into CMA CGM’s CEVA Logistics unit.
Source: CMA CGM Group closing announcement, October 1, 2026
FedEx also moved its fiscal year end to December 31. Its next annual report covers a seven-month transition period from June 1 to December 31, 2026.
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2026
FedEx Headcount by Unit Before the Split
| Unit | Approximate employees, May 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Federal Express | 452,000 |
| FedEx Office | 12,000 |
| FedEx Supply Chain | Nearly 10,000 |
| FedEx Dataworks | 200 |
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2026 (as of May 31, 2026)
Federal Express employed about 440,000 people a year earlier. FedEx Office ran about 2,000 customer-facing stores in May 2026.
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026
Network 2.0 and Contracted Service Providers
Federal Express contracted about 5,300 independent service providers in May 2026, down from about 5,700 a year earlier. Drivers employed by those businesses fall outside FedEx’s employee count, much as independent drivers sit outside Uber’s headcount.
Network 2.0 consolidates the legacy Federal Express and FedEx Ground pickup-and-delivery operations. FedEx had implemented it at about 360 U.S. locations by May 31, 2026, and expects to finish the U.S. rollout by the end of calendar 2027.
The fiscal 2025 filing counted about 290 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The two counts cover different geographies, so they do not form a like-for-like trend.
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026
83% of FedEx Pilots Backed the 2026 Contract
FedEx pilots ratified a new collective bargaining agreement in a vote that closed June 9, 2026. ALPA reported 83% in favor, with 98.5% of eligible pilots taking part.
The contract took effect June 29, 2026, and becomes amendable in December 2030.
Source: Air Line Pilots Association, June 2026
Talks began in May 2021. Under the deal, hourly pay rises about 40% in 2026, followed by 3% annual raises from 2028 through 2030, the union said.
Back pay runs up to $150,000 for captains and $102,500 for first officers.
Source: Reuters, April 8, 2026, citing ALPA
Pilots rejected a 2023 tentative agreement that offered a 30% raise. FreightWaves put that vote at 57% to 43%.
Source: FreightWaves, June 2026
Is FedEx Unionized?
Only small groups are. The fiscal 2026 10-K names Federal Express pilots, represented by ALPA, and certain non-U.S. Federal Express employees.
U.S. employees of Federal Express fall under the Railway Labor Act, so a union must organize a nationwide class of workers. FedEx’s other U.S. companies fall under the NLRA, which allows small local units, the route baristas have used at individual Starbucks stores.
FedEx Supply Chain also had a small number of union members before its sale.
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2026
How Much Does FedEx Pay Per Hour?
| Role | Average hourly pay | Low | High | Vs. U.S. average for role | Job postings | Indeed update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package handler | 18.68 | 7.25 | $36.20 | 6% above | 995 | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Courier | 24.59 | 12.20 | $41.10 | 26% above | 879 | Oct 8, 2026 |
Source: Indeed FedEx salary pages, data updated October 2 and October 8, 2026
Indeed estimates these averages from past and present job postings and labels them approximations. Couriers average $24.59 an hour, against $18.68 for package handlers.
The courier page also lists employee-reported averages for other driving titles. Delivery drivers report $21.84 an hour across 113 salaries, and tractor-trailer drivers $28.29 across 26.
Source: Indeed FedEx courier salary page, October 2026
Job-posting estimates differ from employer-reported wages. Target, for instance, publishes its own store and supply chain average, covered in Target’s workforce figures.
FedEx Employee Turnover Hit 78% Among Part-Timers
Part-time turnover reached 78% in fiscal 2026, up from 70% in fiscal 2025. Full-time turnover fell to 18% from 24%.
FedEx hired 469,000 full- and part-time team members in fiscal 2026, after more than 406,000 in fiscal 2025. The 10-K ties the part-time rate mainly to package handlers and states that higher turnover drives elevated hiring.
Companies define and report turnover differently, so Walmart’s associate retention data is not a direct match for these rates.
| Fiscal year (ended May 31) | Full- and part-time hires | Part-time turnover | Full-time turnover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Over 406,000 | 70% | 24% |
| 2026 | 469,000 | 78% | 18% |
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026
FedEx Freight, now a separate company, reported driver turnover averaging about 10% over its last three fiscal years. More than 500 drivers joined through its Driver Development program in fiscal 2026.
Source: FedEx Freight Holding Company Form 10-K, fiscal 2026
Salaries, Benefits and Health Coverage Costs in Fiscal 2026
FedEx spent $33,844 million on salaries and employee benefits in fiscal 2026, up 8% from $31,232 million. Revenue also grew 8%, to $94,720 million.
| Fiscal year (ended May 31) | Revenue ($ millions) | Salaries and employee benefits ($ millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 87,926 | 31,232 |
| 2026 | 94,720 | 33,844 |
Source: FedEx fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 earnings release, June 2026
Fourth-quarter salaries and benefits reached $8,568 million, up 11% from $7,689 million a year earlier.
Source: FedEx earnings release, quarter ended May 31, 2026
Revenue per employee is another lens on labor intensity, and Amazon’s revenue-per-employee figures show how one large logistics employer reports it.
At the Federal Express segment, the 10-K tied a 9% rise in this expense to higher wage rates, incentive pay, benefit costs, unfavorable exchange rates and added U.S. staffing for higher volumes.
In the U.S., FedEx covers about 70% of eligible health costs for more than 355,000 enrolled employees and dependents, based on 2026 enrollment. Employee-only medical premiums start at $0 a month.
FedEx also launched an enterprise-wide AI Literacy Program for all team members in 2026.
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2026
Is FedEx a Good Place to Work?
FedEx ranked 18th on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list during fiscal 2026, its 26th straight year in the top 20. LinkedIn placed it 23rd among the 50 best U.S. employers for career growth in 2026.
Ethisphere named FedEx one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for a fourth straight year. Forbes listed it among America’s Best Employers 2026.
Source: FedEx Form 10-K, fiscal 2026
On Indeed, FedEx holds a 3.5 out of 5 rating across 63.6K reviews and a work wellbeing score of 67.
Source: Indeed FedEx company pages, October 2026
FAQs
How many employees does FedEx have?
About 300,000 permanent full-time and 230,000 permanent part-time employees as of May 31, 2026, roughly 530,000 combined. FedEx Freight’s roughly 40,000 employees left with the June 1, 2026 spin-off.
How much do FedEx package handlers make per hour?
$18.68 on average, based on Indeed’s estimate from 995 job postings updated October 2, 2026. Reported pay ranges from $7.25 to $36.20 an hour, 6% above the national average for the role.
Is FedEx unionized?
Only small groups. Federal Express pilots are represented by ALPA, and certain non-U.S. Federal Express employees are unionized, according to FedEx’s fiscal 2026 10-K.
Where can I verify FedEx turnover claims seen on Reddit?
Check FedEx’s annual Form 10-K. The fiscal 2026 filing reports 78% part-time turnover, mainly package handlers, and 18% full-time turnover. Reddit threads are personal accounts, while the 10-K gives company-wide rates.
Do FedEx part-time employees get health insurance?
Yes, enrolled part-time and full-time U.S. employees are covered. FedEx pays about 70% of eligible health costs for more than 355,000 enrolled employees and dependents, based on 2026 enrollment.
Sources
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1048911/000104891126000105/fdx-20260531.htm
https://www.alpa.org/press-room/2026/06/fedex-pilots-ratify-new-collective-bargaining-agreement
