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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Pilgrim's Pride ranks #196 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 35,700 employees worldwide (year not stated). It is headquartered in Greeley, Colorado.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 196 |
| Headquarters | Greeley, Colorado |
| Industry | Meat processing |
| Employees (global) | 35,700 (year not stated) |
| Founded | 1946 |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
Pilgrim's Pride ranks 196 of the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 35,700 employees worldwide (year not stated). That is roughly the number of people who live in Pueblo West, Colorado. It was founded 1946.
The company's headquarters state, Colorado, has 5,862,189 residents, a median household income of $95,470 and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. The occupations with the most jobs in the state are Fast Food and Counter Workers (median $36,270); Retail Salespersons (median $37,950); Stockers and Order Fillers (median $42,350); Registered Nurses (median $100,260); Cashiers (median $36,870). A large employer headquartered there hires from the same pool, plus specialised roles tied to its industry (Meat processing).
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 Colorado: median household income $95,470, unemployment 4.1%, state income tax: flat 4.40%.
City guide: Greeley (median rent $1,388, median household income $69,881).
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|---|---|---|
| DaVita | Healthcare | 78,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| PepsiCo | New York | 306,000 |
| Cargill | Minnesota | 155,000 |
| Tyson Foods | Arkansas | 133,000 |
| Smithfield Foods | Virginia | 50,200 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland | Illinois | 44,043 |
About 35,700 worldwide (year not stated), per the company's reported figure.
Greeley, Colorado.
It ranks #196 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.