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.
Cargill ranks #43 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 155,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 43 |
| Headquarters | Minnetonka, Minnesota |
| Industry | Agribusiness, Food processing, Commodity trading |
| Employees (global) | 155,000 (2025) |
| Founded | 1865; 161 years ago |
| Website | {{URL|https://www.cargill.com}} }} '''Cargill, Incorporated''' is an American mu |
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 |
| Medtronic plc | Medical equipment | 95,000 |
| Best Buy Co. | Retail | 85,000 |
| U.S. Bancorp | Financial services | 70,000 |
| 3M | Conglomerate | 60,500 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| PepsiCo | New York | 306,000 |
| Tyson Foods | Arkansas | 133,000 |
| Smithfield Foods | Virginia | 50,200 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland | Illinois | 44,043 |
| Pilgrim's Pride | Colorado | 35,700 |
About 155,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Minnetonka, Minnesota.
It ranks #43 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.