Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Best Buy Co. ranks #87 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 85,000 employees worldwide (year not stated). It is headquartered in Minnesota.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 87 |
| Headquarters | Minnesota |
| Industry | Retail |
| Employees (global) | 85,000 (year not stated) |
| Founded | {{start date and age|1966|8|22}} in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S |
| Website | {{Official URL}} |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Minnesota: median household income $87,117, unemployment 4.5%, state income tax: graduated, top rate 9.85%.
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Retail | 415,000 |
| UnitedHealth Group | Healthcare, Managed care, Insurance | 390,000 |
| Cargill | Agribusiness, Food processing, Commodity trading | 155,000 |
| Medtronic plc | Medical equipment | 95,000 |
| U.S. Bancorp | Financial services | 70,000 |
| 3M | Conglomerate | 60,500 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Arkansas | 2,100,000 |
| Home Depot | Georgia | 470,000 |
| Target | Minnesota | 415,000 |
| Kroger | Ohio | 410,000 |
| TJX Companies | Massachusetts | 349,000 |
| Costco Wholesale | Washington | 341,000 |
| Albertsons Companies | Idaho | 325,000 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Illinois | 312,000 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | 300,000 |
| Lowe's Companies | North Carolina | 270,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | Florida | 260,000 |
| H-E-B Grocery | Texas | 175,000 |
About 85,000 worldwide (year not stated), per the company's reported figure.
Minnesota.
It ranks #87 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.