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.
Stanley Black & Decker ranks #160 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 48,500 employees worldwide (2024). It is headquartered in Connecticut.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 160 |
| Headquarters | Connecticut |
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Employees (global) | 48,500 (2024) |
| Founded | * {{Start date and age|1843|3 (as Stanley's Bolt Manufactory |
| Website | {{URL|stanleyblackanddecker.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 Connecticut: median household income $96,049, unemployment 5.1%, state income tax: graduated, top rate 6.99%.
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications | TelecommunicationsMass media | 91,900 |
| Cigna Group | Healthcare, Managed care, Health insurance, Pharmacy benefit | 67,700 |
| XPO | Supply chain management, Transportation, Logistics | 37,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Lear | Michigan | 173,700 |
| Parker-Hannifin | Ohio | 57,950 |
| Illinois Tool Works | Illinois | 44,000 |
| Kimberly-Clark | Texas | 38,000 |
About 48,500 worldwide (2024), per the company's reported figure.
Connecticut.
It ranks #160 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.