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.
Publix Super Markets ranks #23 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 260,000 employees worldwide (2025). It is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 23 |
| Headquarters | Lakeland, Florida |
| Industry | Retail |
| Employees (global) | 260,000 (2025) |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Website | https://www.publix.com |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
Publix Super Markets ranks 23 of the 200 largest US-headquartered employers in our list, with about 260,000 employees worldwide (2025). That is roughly the number of people who live in Laredo, Texas. It was founded 1930.
The company's headquarters state, Florida, has 22,416,076 residents, a median household income of $74,568 and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. The occupations with the most jobs in the state are Retail Salespersons (median $34,010); General and Operations Managers (median $101,580); Fast Food and Counter Workers (median $29,080); Registered Nurses (median $84,190); Customer Service Representatives (median $40,440). A large employer headquartered there hires from the same pool, plus specialised roles tied to its industry (Retail).
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 Florida: median household income $74,568, unemployment 4.4%, state income tax: no state tax on wages.
City guide: Lakeland (median rent $1,395, median household income $64,185).
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|---|---|---|
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About 260,000 worldwide (2025), per the company's reported figure.
Lakeland, Florida.
It ranks #23 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.