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Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.

Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.

In short: Walgreens Boots Alliance has about 312,000 employees (year not stated) and is headquartered in Illinois; rank #18 of 200.

By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.

312,000employees (global)
#18of the 200 largest
Illinoisheadquarters state

Overview

COMPANY Compiled company-reported figure Source: Wikipedia infobox (CC BY-SA); figure from company filings · Data: year shown

Walgreens Boots Alliance ranks #18 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 312,000 employees worldwide (year not stated). It is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois.

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Rank among the 20018
HeadquartersDeerfield, Illinois
IndustryRetail and pharmaceuticals
Employees (global)312,000 (year not stated)
Founded{{Start date and age|2014|12|31}}
Website{{URL|walgreensbootsalliance.com}}

Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.

The place

The company's home state is Illinois: median household income $83,211, unemployment 4.6%, state income tax: flat 4.95%.

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FAQ

How many people work at Walgreens Boots Alliance?

About 312,000 worldwide (year not stated), per the company's reported figure.

Where is Walgreens Boots Alliance headquartered?

Deerfield, Illinois.

Is Walgreens Boots Alliance one of the largest employers in the US?

It ranks #18 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.

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