Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Lear ranks #38 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 173,700 employees worldwide (2024). It is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 38 |
| Headquarters | Southfield, Michigan |
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Employees (global) | 173,700 (2024) |
| Founded | 1917 |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
Lear ranks 38 of the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 173,700 employees worldwide (2024). That is roughly the number of people who live in Pembroke Pines, Florida. It was founded 1917.
The company's headquarters state, Michigan, has 10,077,761 residents, a median household income of $72,875 and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. The occupations with the most jobs in the state are Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators (median $44,690); Retail Salespersons (median $34,640); Registered Nurses (median $94,300); Fast Food and Counter Workers (median $28,930); Home Health and Personal Care Aides (median $35,000). A large employer headquartered there hires from the same pool, plus specialised roles tied to its industry (Manufacturing).
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 Michigan: median household income $72,875, unemployment 5.0%, state income tax: flat 4.25%.
City guide: Southfield (median rent $1,340, median household income $68,166).
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Whirlpool | Home appliances | 41,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Parker-Hannifin | Ohio | 57,950 |
| Stanley Black & Decker | Connecticut | 48,500 |
| Illinois Tool Works | Illinois | 44,000 |
| Kimberly-Clark | Texas | 38,000 |
About 173,700 worldwide (2024), per the company's reported figure.
Southfield, Michigan.
It ranks #38 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.