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.
Kroger ranks #9 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 410,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 9 |
| Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Industry | Retail |
| Employees (global) | 410,000 (2025) |
| Founded | {{start date and age|1883}}, in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Website | {{URL|https://thekrogerco.com/}}{{URL|https://kroger.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 Ohio: median household income $72,212, unemployment 3.4%, state income tax: flat 2.75%.
City guide: Cincinnati (median rent $1,001, median household income $52,909).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble | Fast-moving consumer goodsConsumer goods | 104,000 |
| Sherwin-Williams | Chemicals | 64,249 |
| Cardinal Health | Health care, Pharmaceutical distribution, Medical devices | 63,900 |
| Parker-Hannifin | Manufacturing | 57,950 |
| General Electric | Aerospace | 57,000 |
| Cedar Fair, L.P. | Amusement parks | 53,050 |
| Cintas | Service | 48,300 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Arkansas | 2,100,000 |
| Home Depot | Georgia | 470,000 |
| Target | Minnesota | 415,000 |
| TJX Companies | Massachusetts | 349,000 |
| Costco Wholesale | Washington | 341,000 |
| Albertsons Companies | Idaho | 325,000 |
| Walgreens Boots Alliance | Illinois | 312,000 |
| CVS Health | Rhode Island | 300,000 |
| Lowe's Companies | North Carolina | 270,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | Florida | 260,000 |
| H-E-B Grocery | Texas | 175,000 |
| 7-Eleven | Texas | 135,332 |
About 410,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Cincinnati, Ohio.
It ranks #9 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.