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.
Lowe's Companies ranks #21 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 270,000 employees worldwide (year not stated). It is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 21 |
| Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Industry | Retail (home improvement) |
| Employees (global) | 270,000 (year not stated) |
| Founded | {{start date and age|1921|3|25}}, in North Wilkesboro, North |
| Website | {{URL|https://lowes.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 North Carolina: median household income $73,958, unemployment 3.4%, state income tax: flat 3.99%.
City guide: Charlotte (median rent $1,720, median household income $86,416).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America | Financial services | 213,000 |
| Six Flags Entertainment | Amusement parks | 95,225 |
| Labcorp | Health care | 70,000 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority | Health care | 70,000 |
| Advance Auto Parts | Auto Parts Retail | 54,047 |
| Truist Financial | Financial services | 38,335 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Walmart | Arkansas | 2,100,000 |
| Home Depot | Georgia | 470,000 |
| Target | Minnesota | 415,000 |
| Kroger | Ohio | 410,000 |
| 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 |
| Publix Super Markets | Florida | 260,000 |
| H-E-B Grocery | Texas | 175,000 |
| 7-Eleven | Texas | 135,332 |
About 270,000 worldwide (year not stated), per the company's reported figure.
Charlotte, North Carolina.
It ranks #21 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.