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.
General Dynamics ranks #62 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 117,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 62 |
| Headquarters | Reston, Virginia |
| Industry | Arms industry, Shipbuilding |
| Employees (global) | 117,000 (2025) |
| Founded | {{start date and age|1952}} |
| Website | {{URL|https://www.gd.com/|gd.com}} |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Virginia: median household income $92,090, unemployment 3.6%, state income tax: graduated, top rate 5.75%.
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|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Aerospace | 182,000 |
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| Capital One Financial | Financial services | 76,300 |
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|---|---|---|
| Danaher | Washington | 63,000 |
| Baker Hughes | Texas | 56,000 |
About 117,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Reston, Virginia.
It ranks #62 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.