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Berkshire Hathaway Inc.

Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.

In short: Berkshire Hathaway has about 387,800 employees (2025) and is headquartered in Nebraska; rank #11 of 200.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

387,800employees (global)
#11of the 200 largest
Nebraskaheadquarters state

Overview

COMPANY Compiled company-reported figure Source: Wikipedia infobox (CC BY-SA); figure from company filings · Data: year shown

Berkshire Hathaway ranks #11 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 387,800 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Rank among the 20011
HeadquartersOmaha, Nebraska
IndustryConglomerate
Employees (global)387,800 (2025)
Founded* {{Start date and age|1839}} (as Valley Falls Company) * {{
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Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.

The place

The company's home state is Nebraska: median household income $76,376, unemployment 2.9%, state income tax: graduated, top rate 4.55%.

City guide: Omaha (median rent $1,229, median household income $71,640).

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Peers

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FAQ

How many people work at Berkshire Hathaway?

About 387,800 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.

Where is Berkshire Hathaway headquartered?

Omaha, Nebraska.

Is Berkshire Hathaway one of the largest employers in the US?

It ranks #11 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.

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