Chobani

Chobani is a U.S.-based food company founded in 2005 by Hamdi Ulukaya, who aimed to bring authentic Greek yogurt to America. Headquartered in New York, Chobani emphasizes high-quality, nutritious food made from natural ingredients and real fruit. The company started by acquiring a defunct yogurt plant and quickly became known for its signature strained Greek yogurt, which led to its rapid growth and popularity. Chobani offers a variety of products, including Greek yogurt, oatmilk, and dairy creamers, while also exploring new categories like drinks and oatmeal. The company has built a strong presence in the U.S. yogurt market, holding approximately 20% of the market share by 2024. Chobani focuses on direct-to-retail distribution, partnering with major supermarkets to ensure its products are widely available. Through innovation and a commitment to quality, Chobani continues to expand its offerings in both dairy and plant-based segments.

Food & Beverages New Berlin, United States Founded 2005 ~1,640 employees Public · CHO

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Employees
1,640
+0.5% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$2.7M
Revenue ~$4.5B
Stock
CHO
Public company
12-month attrition
9.2%
Tech: 12.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
11
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Chobani went from 1,235 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,640 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 138 people joined, 52 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other619
Operations303
Sales242
Engineering172
Finance105
Marketing89
HR62
Design21

Salaries at Chobani

All salaries

5 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering26
Operations5
Executive3
Marketing2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 11 filings.

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Chobani FAQ

How many employees does Chobani have?

Chobani has about 1,640 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Chobani sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Chobani filed 11 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Chobani's revenue per employee?

Chobani makes about $2.74M in revenue per employee, based on $4.5B annual revenue and 1,640 employees.

How much does Chobani pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for Chobani in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Chobani salaries page. See Chobani salaries

Is Chobani a public company?

Yes. Chobani is publicly traded under the ticker CHO.

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