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.
Walmart ranks #1 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 2,100,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Arkansas.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 1 |
| Headquarters | Arkansas |
| Industry | Retail |
| Employees (global) | 2,100,000 (2025) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1962|7|2}}, in Rogers, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Website | {{URL|https://www.walmart.com/|walmart.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 Arkansas: median household income $62,106, unemployment 3.9%, state income tax: graduated, top rate 3.90%.
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foods | Food processing | 133,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 2,100,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Arkansas.
It ranks #1 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.