Largest Employers in Phoenix, AZ

If you are looking for a job in the Phoenix, Arizona area, one of these companies might be a good choice. They are all large companies, employing many people in the State of Arizona. There are entry-level positions, as well as administrative and professional jobs at all of these companies. The one thing you can be sure of when it comes to the top employers in Phoenix -- they almost always have open positions of one kind or another. Good luck with your Arizona job search!

Arizona Top Employers - Non-Government

These are the top non-government employers in Arizona. Federal, state, county, city and local governments, and the colleges and universities associated with government, are not included here.

If you are looking for a job, check the website for a link to a category called jobs, employment or careers. Typically, the easiest way to find that link is to scroll to the very bottom of the main page of the website, under corporate information. Looking for a government job? Here are the largest Phoenix area employers in the public sector.

1. Banner Health
   Number of employees in Arizona: 39,000+
   Primary business: Hospitals
2. Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
   Number of employees in Arizona: 34,000+
   Primary business: Discount stores, Sam's Club
3. Kroger Co.
   Number of employees in Arizona: 16,000+
   Primary business: Grocery stores (Fry's and Fry's Marketplace)
4. McDonald's
   Number of employees in Arizona: 15,000+
   Primary business: Fast food
5. Wells Fargo & Co.
   Number of employees in Arizona: 15,000+
   Primary business: Financial services
6. Albertson’s
   Number of employees in Arizona: 14,000+
   Primary business: Grocery stores
7. Intel Corp.
   Number of employees in Arizona: 11,000+
   Primary business: Semiconductor manufacturing
8. HonorHealth
   Number of employees in Arizona: 10,000+
   Primary business: Health care (Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln)
9. American Airlines
   Number of employees in Arizona: 10,000+
   Primary business: Major airline
10. Home Depot
    Number of employees in Arizona: 10,000+
    Primary business: Home improvement stores
11. Honeywell International
    Number of employees in Arizona: 10,000+
    Primary business: Aerospace and defense
12. Bank of America
    Number of employees in Arizona: 9,000+
    Primary business: Financial services
13. Raytheon
    Number of employees in Arizona: 9,000+
    Primary business: Financial services
14. JP Morgan Chase
    Number of employees in Arizona: 9,000+
    Primary business: Financial services
15. Bashas' Supermarkets
    Number of employees in Arizona: 8,000+
    Primary business: Grocery stores (Bashas', AJ's Fine Foods, Food City)
16. Target
    Number of employees in Arizona: 8,000+
    Primary business: Department stores
17. Freeport McMoRan
    Number of employees in Arizona: 8,000+
    Primary business: Mining
18. Dignity Health
    Number of employees in Arizona: 8,000+
    Primary business: Health care (Arizona General, Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert, St. Joe's)
19. CVS
    Number of employees in Arizona: 7,000+
    Primary business: Pharmacies
20. American Express
    Number of employees in Arizona: 7,000+
    Primary business: Financial services

_{Data from 2015. Source azcentral.com.}