FTE means full-time equivalent.
It is a staffing measure that converts work hours into a full-time basis. For example, part-time work can be counted as a fraction of one full-time equivalent.
Why It Matters
FTE helps residents compare staffing across departments and years without confusing part-time positions, full-time positions, and temporary staffing.
Common Misunderstanding
FTE is not always the same as the number of people employed. A department can have more people than FTEs if some staff work part time.