Best Buy

Best Buy Co., Inc. is a prominent multinational retailer based in Richfield, Minnesota, specializing in consumer electronics, home office products, appliances, and entertainment items. Founded in 1966, the company initially started as "Sound of Music" before rebranding to Best Buy in 1983, shifting to a superstore model that emphasizes low prices and a diverse product range. The company operates through two main segments: Domestic, which covers U.S. operations, and International, with a presence in Canada, Europe, China, Mexico, and Turkey. Best Buy offers a wide array of products, including computers, smartphones, televisions, and home appliances. It also provides tech support and installation services through its Geek Squad brand. Best Buy targets a diverse customer base, including individual consumers, families, and small businesses, and employs an omnichannel approach to meet the needs of shoppers both in-store and online.

Retail Richfield, United States Founded 1966 ~32,498 employees NASDAQ: BBY

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Employees
32,498
-0.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.3M
Revenue ~$41.4B
Stock
BBY
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
12.5%
Tech: 11.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
82
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Best Buy went from 34,883 employees in Jul 2023 to 32,498 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 581 people joined, 1,371 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other16,685
Sales7,532
Operations3,393
Engineering1,758
Success1,508
Marketing409
Product316
HR310

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Best Buy

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209 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering307
Operations30
IT10
Consulting7
Marketing1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 82 filings.

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Best Buy FAQ

How many employees does Best Buy have?

Best Buy has about 32,498 employees, down 0.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Best Buy sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Best Buy filed 82 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Best Buy's revenue per employee?

Best Buy makes about $1.28M in revenue per employee, based on $41.45B annual revenue and 32,498 employees.

How much does Best Buy pay?

6figr has 209 salary profiles for Best Buy in the US and 27 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Best Buy salaries page. See Best Buy salaries in the US

Is Best Buy a public company?

Yes. Best Buy is publicly traded under the ticker BBY on NASDAQ.

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