Allied Universal

Allied Universal is a global leader in security and facility services, offering proactive security solutions and integrated services to help clients focus on their core business. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, including the merger of AlliedBarton Security Services and Universal Services of America. With approximately 770,000 employees, Allied Universal is one of the largest private employers in North America. The company operates in over 100 countries, managing more than 50,000 client sites globally. Its services include security guard services, access control systems, risk advisory, event services, and janitorial services, tailored to sectors such as higher education, healthcare, retail, and government. Allied Universal emphasizes local leadership and innovative technology to provide customized solutions that enhance safety and efficiency for businesses and communities.

Professional Training & Coaching Irvine, United States Founded 2016 ~27,553 employees Private · Debt Financing

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Employees
27,553
+0.5% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$835K
Revenue ~$23B
Total funding
$3.4B
Last round Debt Financing, May 2021
12-month attrition
9.5%
Tech: 7.9%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
3,515
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Allied Universal went from 26,830 employees in Oct 2024 to 27,553 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 813 people joined, 611 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other22,581
Operations3,037
HR488
Marketing394
Success380
Sales260
Finance210
Engineering163

Salaries at Allied Universal

All salaries

9 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

Funding

  • May 2021 · Debt Financing · $3.4B
  • Feb 2019 · Venture · CDPQ
  • Jul 2016 · $50.1M
  • Jul 2015 · $17.8M

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Allied Universal FAQ

How many employees does Allied Universal have?

Allied Universal has about 27,553 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Allied Universal's revenue per employee?

Allied Universal makes about $835K in revenue per employee, based on $23B annual revenue and 27,553 employees.

How much does Allied Universal pay?

6figr has 9 salary profiles for Allied Universal in the US and 1 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Allied Universal salaries page. See Allied Universal salaries in the US

How much funding has Allied Universal raised?

Allied Universal has raised $3.42B in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in May 2021.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.