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LinkedIn Top Companies 2026: The 50 best employers to grow your career in the U.S.

Ten years ago, LinkedIn set out to answer a simple question: Which companies are the best places to build a career? We were looking to uncover the employers where you can really get ahead by building skills, getting promoted and being set up for long-term success. 

The question hasn't changed. The world of work has. 

Stability is no longer a given. It’s harder to find and keep a job — global hiring remains below pre-pandemic levels and AI is reshaping roles at an accelerating pace. Finding a company that helps future-proof your next step is more vital than ever.

For a decade now, my team and I at LinkedIn News have pored over the data to identify the employers that genuinely invest in their people. Our 10th annual LinkedIn Top Companies list highlights the 50 best workplaces to grow your career in the U.S. Entirely based on LinkedIn data, the methodology evaluates companies on key markers of career progression, including how employees are picking up new skills and how quickly they’re advancing within the company. 

This list is designed to be an actionable resource for you. Looking for an in? Explore open roles to find your next opportunity (all 50 are hiring). Want to grow your network? Reach out to employees you may know at each company. Looking to build new skills? We’ve compiled a series of LinkedIn Learning courses (free for all members until May 27) on topics like building career agility in the age of AI and creating your internal mobility plan.

Written by Senior Editor Juliette (Faraut) Bell

Here are this year’s 50 Top Companies in the U.S. 

You can read our full methodology at the bottom of this article. This list is based on LinkedIn data and was produced by LinkedIn data scientists Alejandra Budar and Nishtha Batra in partnership with editors on the LinkedIn News team ( Juliette (Faraut) Bell , Sarah McGrath , Emily Bruck and Juliette Schiff ). You can also check out the Top Companies in 10 U.S. metropolitan areas.

Top locations, job titles, functions and skills insights are based on LinkedIn data.

1. JPMorganChase

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is the parent company of Chase, J.P. Morgan and others.

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Dallas, Columbus, Ohio | Most notable skills: Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, AI Engineering | Most common job titles: Banker, Software Engineer, Relationship Manager | Largest job functions: Finance, Business Development, Engineering | How they’re future-proofing their workforce: JPMorgan Chase is going all in on AI — committing a reported $2 billion annually to the technology that now touches nearly every function of the bank. Part of that investment focuses on upskilling its workforce, including rolling out its AI platform, LLM Suite, to over 200,000 employees and offering flexible training programs to help teams embed AI into their daily workflows. 

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2. Alphabet

Alphabet is the parent company of Google, Waymo, YouTube, Fitbit, Verily, Waze and others. Google recently acquired cybersecurity company Wiz for $32 billion. 

Top U.S. locations: San Francisco Bay Area, New York City, Seattle | Most notable skills: AI Engineering, Mobile Application Development, Scientific Computing | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Account Executive | Largest job functions: Engineering, Program and Project Management, Information Technology | How they’re investing in local talent: Google’s Workforce Development Program is building talent pipelines for the skilled trades jobs its data center expansion is creating. Through the STAR (Skilled Trades and Readiness) Program, the company offers paid training to workers in underserved communities near its data centers, creating pathways for career success in high-demand areas.

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3. Microsoft

Microsoft is the parent company of Activision Blizzard, GitHub, Skype, LinkedIn and others. LinkedIn and its employees are excluded from Microsoft’s score. 

Top U.S. locations: Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, New York City | Most notable skills: AI Engineering, Mobile Application Development, Web Development | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Program Manager, Product Manager | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Program and Project Management | How they’re turning employees into AI builders: Microsoft isn’t just training employees to use AI — it’s teaching them to build it. Agent Launchpad guides employees through six modules on using and building AI agents for their own roles, with dedicated tracks for both beginners and advanced builders — no coding required.

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4. Amazon

Amazon is the parent company of Amazon Web Services, Audible, Ring, Twitch, Whole Foods Market, Zappos and others.

Top U.S. locations: Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, New York City | Most notable skills: AI Engineering, Mobile Application Development, Web Development | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Supply Chain Associate, Business Operations Manager | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Sales | What they look for in new hires: Amazon is actively embedding AI across its products and operations — and hiring to match. The company says it’s looking for builders, applied scientists and engineers who can translate emerging technology into scalable solutions. 

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5. Wells Fargo

Top U.S. locations: Charlotte, N.C., New York City, Minneapolis | Most notable skills: Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Accounting | Most common job titles: Banker, Business Consultant, Software Engineer | Largest job functions: Finance, Information Technology, Business Development | How they support diverse career paths: Through Glide – Relaunch USA, Wells Fargo creates pathways for experienced professionals returning to the workforce after a career break. The 10-week returnship provides mentorship, skills training and senior leader networking, with the opportunity to convert to a full-time role upon completion. 

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6. Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is the parent company of Scaled Composites and others. 

Top U.S. locations: Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Salt Lake City | Most notable skills: Aerospace Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Scientific Computing | Most common job titles: System Engineer, Software Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Operations | How they’re building local aerospace talent: Northrop Grumman recently unveiled plans for a new aerospace lab opening this year at a Mississippi community college. The lab will offer hands-on training in areas like composite material fabrication and repair and inspection — helping build a pipeline of locally trained talent for high-tech aerospace careers.

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7. Walmart

Walmart is the parent company of Sam’s Club and others.

Top U.S. locations: Bentonville, Ark., San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas | Most notable skills: AI Literacy, Mobile Application Development, Inventory Management | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Shop Manager, Customer Service Specialist | Largest job functions: Sales, Operations, Customer Success and Support | How they’re hiring for skills, not degrees: Walmart says it has shifted to a skills-first hiring model, prioritizing candidates’ capabilities and potential over credentials alone. Today, over 90% of its U.S. roles don’t require a college degree. 

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8. Capital One

Capital One is the parent company of Discover, Velocity Black and others.

Top U.S. locations: Washington, D.C., Richmond, Va., Chicago | Most notable skills: AI Engineering, Web Development, Data Storage Technologies | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Business Analyst | Largest job functions: Engineering, Finance, Information Technology | How they help recent grads find their fit: Capital One’s 10 rotational programs — ranging from cybersecurity to investment banking — give recent grads the chance to explore different disciplines and find where they thrive. Each lasts 18 months to two years, with participants rotating through two different teams. 

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9. AT&T

AT&T is the parent company of Cricket Wireless and others.

Top U.S. locations: Dallas, Atlanta, New York City | Most notable skills: Inside Sales, Industrial Design, Computer Networking | Most common job titles: Retail Sales Consultant, Software Engineer, Account Executive | Largest job functions: Sales, Information Technology, Engineering | How they create a culture of critical thinking: AT&T says one of its most unexpected interview questions asks candidates how they decide when to use AI versus their own judgement. The goal is to identify prospective employees who can pinpoint the simplest approach, weigh trade-offs and clearly explain their reasoning.

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10. Bank of America

Bank of America is the parent company of Merrill Lynch, U.S. Trust and others.

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Charlotte, N.C., Dallas | Most notable skills: Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Accounting | Most common job titles: Financial Advisor, Banker, Wealth Manager | Largest job functions: Finance, Business Development, Information Technology | How they prioritize internal mobility: Bank of America supports employees’ skill development through The Academy, offering on-demand learning programs and education tools like AI-powered conversation simulators. These initiatives have helped move 14,000 employees into new roles within the company in 2025 alone. 

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11. CVS Health

CVS Health is the parent company of Aetna, CVS Caremark and others.

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Boston, Chicago | Most notable skills: Pharmaceutics, Healthcare Management, Family Medicine | Most common job titles: Pharmacy Technician, Customer Service Representative, Business Operations Manager | Largest job functions: Healthcare Services, Operations, Sales | How they’re customizing AI training: Through its recently-launched AI Learning Academy, CVS Health is adapting AI training to the unique workflows and use cases of each business unit — rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. The rollout builds on earlier efforts that have already trained 12,000 employees in the company’s tech division. 

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12. PwC

PwC is the parent company of Strategy& and others.

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Chicago, Boston | Most notable skills: Tax Law, Auditing, Financial Accounting | Most common job titles: Accounting Associate, Tax Accountant, Audit Associate | Largest job functions: Accounting, Finance, Business Development | How they’re investing in human skills beyond the workplace: PwC launched The Human Skills Project, a three-year commitment to build skills like empathy and creativity in its workforce and surrounding communities. The initiative aims to log 1 million employee volunteer hours and reach 250,000 learners through partnerships with nonprofits and community organizations. 

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13. UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, Optum and others.

Top U.S. locations: Minneapolis, New York City, Los Angeles | Most notable skills: Healthcare Management, Revenue Analysis, Pharmaceutics | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Customer Service Representative, Account Manager | Largest job functions: Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Engineering | How they facilitate continuous learning: UnitedHealth Group supports employees at every stage of learning — from tuition reimbursement for those pursuing degrees to MyLearning, its enterprise platform with thousands of courses to build technical and functional skills. 

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14. Infosys

Top U.S. locations: Dallas, New York City, San Francisco Bay Area | Most notable skills: Software Testing, Web Development, Data Storage Technologies | Most common job titles: Technical Architect, Project Manager, Software Engineer | Largest job functions: Information Technology, Engineering, Consulting | How they’re reshaping roles for the future of work: Infosys says it’s rethinking how it structures roles and careers to stay ahead of where the workforce is heading. That includes adding new roles focused on emerging technology and introducing skills-based positions in high-demand areas, which the company calls “Work Profiles.”

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15. Citi

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Tampa, Fla., Dallas | Most notable skills: Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Accounting | Most common job titles: Banker, Investment Analyst, Software Engineer | Largest job functions: Finance, Business Development, Information Technology | How they’re building AI fluency: Citi says it’s building an AI-first bank — equipping employees with mandatory prompt engineering training called Prompt Like A Pro, alongside an AI Champions and Accelerators program of 4,000 colleague volunteers who serve as team-level AI liaisons across the firm. 

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16. Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is the parent company of E*TRADE and others.

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Washington, D.C., Atlanta | Most notable skills: Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Investor Relations | Most common job titles: Financial Advisor, Wealth Manager, Investment Analyst | Largest job functions: Finance, Business Development, Customer Success and Support

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17. EY

EY is the parent company of EY Parthenon and others.

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Chicago, Washington, D.C. | Most notable skills: Tax Law, Auditing, Financial Accounting | Most common job titles: Audit Associate, Tax Accountant, Managing Director | Largest job functions: Accounting, Information Technology, Business Development 

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18. PepsiCo

PepsiCo is the parent company of Frito-Lay and others.

Top U.S. locations: Dallas, New York City, Chicago | Most notable skills: Food Manufacturing, Delivery Operations, Retail Packaging | Most common job titles: Sales Manager, Merchandiser, Account Manager | Largest job functions: Operations, Sales, Marketing 

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19. Comcast

Comcast is the parent company of NBCUniversal and others.

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Philadelphia, Los Angeles | Most notable skills: Telecommunications, Web Hosting, Animation | Most common job titles: Account Executive, Software Engineer, Project Manager | Largest job functions: Sales, Operations, Engineering 

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20. Apple

Apple is the parent company of Beats by Dre, Shazam and others.

Top U.S. locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, Texas, Los Angeles | Most notable skills: Signal Processing, Mobile Application Development, AI Engineering | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Technical Support Representative, Sales Specialist | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Sales

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21. State Street

Top U.S. locations: Boston, New York City, Philadelphia | Most notable skills: Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Investor Relations | Most common job titles: Managing Director, Software Engineer, Business Analyst | Largest job functions: Finance, Business Development, Information Technology 

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22. Fidelity Investments

Top U.S. locations: Boston, Dallas, Raleigh, N.C. | Most notable skills: Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Software Development Life Cycle | Most common job titles: Customer Support Specialist, Software Engineer, Investment Representative | Largest job functions: Finance, Customer Success and Support, Engineering 

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23. FedEx

Top U.S. locations: Memphis, Tenn., Dallas, New York City | Most notable skills: Delivery Operations, Ground Transportation, Maritime Operations | Most common job titles: Business Operations Manager, Supply Chain Associate, Logistics Supervisor | Largest job functions: Operations, Sales, Engineering 

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24. Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is the parent company of Loxo@Lilly and others. Eli Lilly recently announced it will acquire biotechnology company Kelonia Therapeutics. 

Top U.S. locations: Indianapolis, New York City, Boston | Most notable skills: Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Pathology | Most common job titles: Sales Manager, Process Engineer, Clinical Research Director | Largest job functions: Research, Operations, Sales

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25. Procter & Gamble

Procter & Gamble is the parent company of Gillette, Tide and others.

Top U.S. locations: Cincinnati, Boston, Washington, D.C. | Most notable skills: Chemical Processing, Materials Science, Scientific Computing | Most common job titles: Process Engineer, Account Executive, Brand Manager | Largest job functions: Operations, Research, Engineering

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26. Siemens

Siemens is the parent company of Enlighted, Mendix and others.

Top U.S. locations: Orlando, Fla., New York City, Raleigh, N.C. | Most notable skills: Electronic Control Systems, Power Systems, Fluid Mechanics | Most common job titles: Project Manager, Software Engineer, Account Executive | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Information Technology 

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27. Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar is the parent company of Cat Financial, Solar Turbines and others.

Top U.S. locations: Peoria, Ill., San Diego, Calif., Chicago | Most notable skills: Fluid Mechanics, Scientific Computing, Electronic Control Systems | Most common job titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Software Engineer, Project Manager | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Information Technology

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28. Kaiser Permanente

Top U.S. locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Portland, Ore. | Most notable skills: Public Health, Healthcare Management, Family Medicine | Most common job titles: Registered Nurse, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Assistant | Largest job functions: Healthcare Services, Information Technology, Operations

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29. Lockheed Martin

Top U.S. locations: Dallas, Denver, Orlando, Fla. | Most notable skills: Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Management, Fluid Mechanics | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, System Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Operations

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30. Roche

Roche is the parent company of Genentech and others.

Top U.S. locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Indianapolis, San Diego, Calif. | Most notable skills: Genetic Engineering, Pathology, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | Most common job titles: Project Manager, Clinical Affairs Manager, Software Engineer | Largest job functions: Research, Operations, Engineering

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31. The Walt Disney Company

The Walt Disney Company is the parent company of ABC, Disney Experiences, ESPN, Hulu, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios and others.

Top U.S. locations: Orlando, Fla., Los Angeles, New York City | Most notable skills: Radio Production, Animation, Game Development | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Merchandiser | Largest job functions: Operations, Arts and Design, Media and Communication

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32. Adobe

Top U.S. locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Salt Lake City, New York City | Most notable skills: Mobile Application Development, AI Engineering, Web Development | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Computer Scientist | Largest job functions: Engineering, Sales, Information Technology 

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33. General Motors

General Motors is the parent company of GM Financial, GM Defense, GMC, Chevrolet, Cadillac and others.

Top U.S. locations: Detroit, Dallas, Austin, Texas | Most notable skills: Electronic Control Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Scientific Computing | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Automotive Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Information Technology 

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34. Ford Motor Company

Ford is the parent company of Ford Credit, Ford Pro and others.

Top U.S. locations: Detroit, Louisville, Ky., Chicago | Most notable skills: Electronic Control Systems, Scientific Computing, Fluid Mechanics | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Information Technology 

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35. IBM

IBM is the parent company of Red Hat, SoftLayer and others.

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Raleigh, N.C., Washington, D.C. | Most notable skills: Software Development Life Cycle, AI Engineering, Data Storage Technologies | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Project Manager, Solutions Architect | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Sales 

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36. Accenture

Accenture is the parent company of Accenture Song and others.

Top U.S. locations: Washington, D.C., New York City, Chicago | Most notable skills: Enterprise Software, Management Consulting, Data Storage Technologies | Most common job titles: Business Consultant, Managing Director, Software Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Business Development, Information Technology 

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37. Boeing

Top U.S. locations: Seattle, St. Louis, Los Angeles | Most notable skills: Aerospace Engineering, Aircraft Management, Fluid Mechanics | Most common job titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Software Engineer, System Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Operations, Information Technology

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38. Shell

Top U.S. locations: Houston, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, La. | Most notable skills: Drilling Engineering, Chemical Processing, Fluid Mechanics | Most common job titles: Project Manager, Petroleum Engineer, Process Engineer | Largest job functions: Operations, Engineering, Information Technology

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39. American Express

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Phoenix, Miami | Most notable skills: AI Engineering, Web Development, Commercial Banking | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, Product Manager, Customer Service Representative | Largest job functions: Engineering, Business Development, Information Technology

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40. State Farm

Top U.S. locations: Dallas, Bloomington, Ill., Atlanta | Most notable skills: Property Law, Debt Collection, Commercial Banking | Most common job titles: Insurance Agent, Claims Specialist, Account Manager | Largest job functions: Sales, Finance, Customer Success and Support

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41. Abbott

Abbott is the parent company of Abbott Diagnostics and others.

Top U.S. locations: Chicago, San Francisco Bay Area, Minneapolis | Most notable skills: Biomedical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Product Testing | Most common job titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Account Manager, Software Engineer | Largest job functions: Sales, Engineering, Operations

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42. PNC

Top U.S. locations: Pittsburgh, Cleveland, New York City | Most notable skills: Commercial Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Accounting | Most common job titles: Banker, Financial Advisor, Business Analyst | Largest job functions: Finance, Sales, Business Development

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43. AkzoNobel

Top U.S. locations: Nashville, Tenn., Detroit, Houston | Most notable skills: Chemical Processing, Materials Science, Product Testing | Most common job titles: Account Manager, Sales Manager, Technical Service Representative | Largest job functions: Sales, Operations, Research

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44. Delta Air Lines

Delta Air Lines is the parent company of Endeavor Air and others.

Top U.S. locations: Atlanta, New York City, Minneapolis | Most notable skills: Data Analysis, Flight Safety, Operations Management | Most common job titles: Flight Attendant, Pilot, Customer Service Representative | Largest job functions: Operations, Customer Success and Support, Engineering

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45. NVIDIA

Top U.S. locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Austin, Texas, Seattle | Most notable skills: Signal Processing, Scientific Computing, AI Engineering | Most common job titles: Software Engineer, System Engineer, Design Engineer | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Program and Project Management 

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46. Stellantis

Stellantis is the parent company of Jeep, Chrysler and others.

Top U.S. locations: Detroit, Toledo, Ohio, Indianapolis | Most notable skills: Aerospace Engineering, Electronic Control Systems, Fluid Mechanics | Most common job titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Automotive Engineer, Maintenance Engineer | Largest job functions: Operations, Engineering, Information Technology 

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47. Synchrony

Top U.S. locations: New York City, Charlotte, N.C., Atlanta | Most notable skills: Commercial Banking, Debt Collection, Product Marketing | Most common job titles: Customer Service Representative, Account Manager, Fraud Analyst | Largest job functions: Finance, Customer Success and Support, Information Technology 

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48. RTX

RTX is the parent company of Collins Aerospace, Raytheon and others.

Top U.S. locations: Boston, Tucson, Ariz., Dallas | Most notable skills: Aerospace Engineering, Scientific Computing, Fluid Mechanics | Most common job titles: System Engineer, Software Engineer, Program Manager | Largest job functions: Engineering, Information Technology, Operations 

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49. Lear Corporation

Top U.S. locations: Detroit, Dallas, Tuscaloosa, Ala. | Most notable skills: Electronic Control Systems, Robotics, Manufacturing Operations | Most common job titles: Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Maintenance Engineer | Largest job functions: Operations, Engineering, Information Technology

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50. T-Mobile (Deutsche Telekom)

Deutsche Telekom is the majority shareholder of T-Mobile, which is the American-facing brand.

Top U.S. locations: Seattle, Kansas City, Kan., Dallas | Most notable skills: Inside Sales, Computer Networking, Software Development Life Cycle | Most common job titles: Account Executive, Software Engineer, Customer Service Representative | Largest job functions: Sales, Engineering, Information Technology

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You can check out the Top Companies in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands (Dutch and English), Singapore, Spain and the UK.


Methodology

Our methodology uses LinkedIn data to rank companies based on eight pillars that have been shown to lead to career progression: ability to advance; skills growth; company stability; external opportunity; company affinity; gender diversity; educational background and employee presence in the country. Ability to advance tracks employee promotions within a company and when they move to a new company, based on standardized job titles. Skills growth looks at how employees across the company are gaining skills while employed at the company, using standardized LinkedIn skills. Company stability tracks attrition over the past year, as well as the percentage of employees that stay at the company at least three years. External opportunity looks at Recruiter outreach across employees at the company, signaling demand for workers coming from these companies. Company affinity, which seeks to measure how supportive a company’s culture is, looks at connection volume on LinkedIn among employees, controlled for company size. Gender diversity measures gender parity within a company and its subsidiaries. Educational background examines the variety of educational attainment among employees, from no degree up to Ph.D. levels, reflecting a commitment to recruiting a wide range of professionals. Finally, employee presence in the country looks at the company’s number of employees in the country relative to other companies, as a means of capturing companies that provide a diverse work environment and more opportunities for career advancement and networking. 

To be eligible, companies must have had 5,000 or more global employees with at least 500 in the country as of Dec. 31, 2025. Attrition can be no higher than 10% over the methodology time period, based on LinkedIn data. Similarly, organizations that have had layoffs of 10% or more of their workforce based on corporate announcements or public, reliable sources between Jan. 1, 2025 and the list launch, are not eligible. These decisions are made by the LinkedIn News team based on company statements and/or reputable news outlets. Only parent companies rank on the list; majority-owned subsidiaries and data about those subsidiaries are incorporated into the parent company score. The methodology time frame is Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2025. This analysis represents the world seen through the lens of LinkedIn data, drawn from the anonymized and aggregated profile information of LinkedIn's members around the world.

We exclude all staffing and recruiting firms, educational institutions and government agencies. We also exclude Deloitte, which is Microsoft’s independent third-party auditor, from the list. 

About company insights

Data reflects aggregated public member data from active LinkedIn profiles in the relevant country and includes employee profiles associated with the parent company and majority-owned subsidiaries on LinkedIn. We exclude members who identify as interns or contractors. All insights reflect a 12-month time period looking back from January 2026. Locations data was categorized as the regions or cities that employed the largest percentage of each company. Skills data was derived from measuring the most frequent unique skills among a company’s employees, relative to other companies. Most common job titles represent the occupations that are most common within each company. Largest job functions measure the function areas most prevalent within each company. 



Admittedly a bit surprising to see who is put in this category, knowing the general public opinions of these workplaces. I would believe this list more if I didn't see repeated names of companies inequitably assigning their wealth across upper levels, and controversies with treatment of their minimum wage staff. Every level of a business is important, and no business would be able to survive without those taking minimum wage to support it.

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Hopefully one of these companies will hire me and a lot of others seeking immediate emoloyment.

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JPMorgan, Capital One, CVS Health, UnitedHealth ,every top company on this list has AI Engineering as a priority skill. That's exactly where I live. 5 years at Humana building production data pipelines that feed AI systems, Kafka, Spark, Snowflake, RAG, LLM integration. Open to Senior Data and AI Data Engineer roles. Happy to connect. LinkedIn News

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