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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Hyatt Hotels ranks #27 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 206,000 employees worldwide (year not stated). It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 27 |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois |
| Industry | Hospitality, travel, tourism |
| Employees (global) | 206,000 (year not stated) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1957|9|27}} |
| Website | {{URL|hyatt.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 Illinois: median household income $83,211, unemployment 4.6%, state income tax: flat 4.95%.
City guide: Chicago (median rent $1,486, median household income $80,613).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Retail and pharmaceuticals | 312,000 |
| CommonSpirit Health | Healthcare | 175,000 |
| McDonald's | Restaurant | 150,000 |
| Caterpillar | Heavy equipment, Engines, Financial services | 118,000 |
| Abbott Laboratories | Health care, Medical devices, Pharmaceutical | 115,000 |
| Mondelez International | Food, Beverage | 91,000 |
| Advocate Aurora Health | Health care | 75,000 |
| Deere | Agricultural machinery, Heavy equipment | 73,100 |
| Ulta Beauty | 66,800 | |
| State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance | Insurance | 65,000 |
| AbbVie | Biopharmaceutical | 57,000 |
| Allstate | Insurance | 55,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott International | Maryland | 418,000 |
| Hilton Worldwide | Virginia | 182,000 |
| Carnival Ltd. | Florida | 101,000 |
| Caesars Entertainment | Nevada | 50,000 |
| Las Vegas Sands | Nevada | 40,300 |
About 206,000 worldwide (year not stated), per the company's reported figure.
Chicago, Illinois.
It ranks #27 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.