Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Albertsons Companies ranks #15 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 325,000 employees worldwide (2020). It is headquartered in Idaho.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 15 |
| Headquarters | Idaho |
| Industry | Retail, Grocery |
| Employees (global) | 325,000 (2020) |
| Founded | 1939 |
| Website | https://www.albertsons.com |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
Albertsons Companies ranks 15 of the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 325,000 employees worldwide (2020). That is roughly the number of people who live in Lexington, Kentucky. It was founded 1939.
The company's headquarters state, Idaho, has 1,934,262 residents, a median household income of $77,800 and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. The occupations with the most jobs in the state are Fast Food and Counter Workers (median $28,940); General and Operations Managers (median $80,390); Office Clerks, General (median $44,830); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (median $34,790); Retail Salespersons (median $35,080). A large employer headquartered there hires from the same pool, plus specialised roles tied to its industry (Retail, Grocery).
Honest limits. The headcount is the company's global figure as reported in its public filings and compiled on Wikipedia. It does not say how many people work at the headquarters, and it does not mean the company is hiring. For open positions, use the company's own careers page, linked in the official links below.
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The company's home state is Idaho: median household income $77,800, unemployment 3.6%, state income tax: flat 5.30%.
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Micron Technology | Semiconductors | 53,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dollar General | Tennessee | 170,000 |
About 325,000 worldwide (2020), per the company's reported figure.
Idaho.
It ranks #15 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.