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.
Cardinal Health ranks #122 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 63,900 employees worldwide (2026). It is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 122 |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ohio |
| Industry | Health care, Pharmaceutical distribution, Medical devices |
| Employees (global) | 63,900 (2026) |
| Founded | 1971; 55 years ago |
| Website | {{URL|https://www.cardinalhealth.com}} }} '''Cardinal Health Technologies, LLC'' |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Ohio: median household income $72,212, unemployment 3.4%, state income tax: flat 2.75%.
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|---|---|---|
| UnitedHealth Group | Minnesota | 390,000 |
| HCA Healthcare | Tennessee | 316,000 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Illinois | 312,000 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | 300,000 |
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| Johnson & Johnson | New Jersey | 138,200 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific | Massachusetts | 125,000 |
| Trinity Health | Michigan | 120,000 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Illinois | 115,000 |
| Northwell Health | New York | 105,000 |
| Elevance Health | Indiana | 104,200 |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt | Florida | 100,000 |
About 63,900 worldwide (2026), per the company's reported figure.
Dublin, Ohio.
It ranks #122 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.