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.
Lear ranks #38 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 173,700 employees worldwide (2024). It is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 38 |
| Headquarters | Southfield, Michigan |
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Employees (global) | 173,700 (2024) |
| Founded | Detroit, Michigan ({{Start date|1917}}) |
| Website | {{URL|lear.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 Michigan: median household income $72,389, unemployment 5.0%, state income tax: flat 4.25%.
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor | Automotive | 169,000 |
| General Motors | Automotive | 156,000 |
| Trinity Health | Health care | 120,000 |
| Meijer | Retail (Grocery & Discount)Fuel stations | 70,000 |
| Stryker | Health technology | 53,000 |
| Whirlpool | Home appliances | 41,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Parker-Hannifin | Ohio | 57,950 |
| Stanley Black & Decker | Connecticut | 48,500 |
| Illinois Tool Works | Illinois | 44,000 |
| Kimberly-Clark | Texas | 38,000 |
About 173,700 worldwide (2024), per the company's reported figure.
Southfield, Michigan.
It ranks #38 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.