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.
Whirlpool ranks #180 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 41,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 180 |
| Headquarters | Benton Harbor, Michigan |
| Industry | Home appliances |
| Employees (global) | 41,000 (2025) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1911|11|11}} in Benton Harbor, Michigan |
| Website | {{URL|whirlpool.com}}{{URL|whirlpoolcorp.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 ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Lear | Manufacturing | 173,700 |
| 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 |
About 41,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Benton Harbor, Michigan.
It ranks #180 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.