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.
Hilton Worldwide ranks #33 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 182,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 33 |
| Headquarters | McLean, Virginia |
| Industry | Hospitality |
| Employees (global) | 182,000 (2025) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1919|5|31}}, in Cisco, Texas, U.S. |
| Website | {{URL|https://hilton.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%.
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing | Aerospace | 182,000 |
| RTX | Aerospace, Defense, Information Security, Electronics | 180,000 |
| General Dynamics | Arms industry, Shipbuilding | 117,000 |
| Northrop Grumman | Aerospace, defense | 95,000 |
| Capital One Financial | Financial services | 76,300 |
| Dollar Tree | Retail, variety, discount | 65,894 |
| Brink's | Logistics, Security | 63,600 |
| Smithfield Foods | Meat processing | 50,200 |
| Leidos | National security, defense, healthcare, engineering | 47,000 |
| Performance Food Group | 43,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott International | Maryland | 418,000 |
| Hyatt Hotels | Illinois | 206,000 |
| Carnival Ltd. | Florida | 101,000 |
| Caesars Entertainment | Nevada | 50,000 |
| Las Vegas Sands | Nevada | 40,300 |
About 182,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
McLean, Virginia.
It ranks #33 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.