CVS Health

CVS Health Corporation is a leading American healthcare company headquartered in the U.S. It ranks as the world's second-largest healthcare company, following UnitedHealth Group. Founded in 1963 in Lowell, Massachusetts, CVS Health operates several well-known brands, including CVS Pharmacy, CVS Caremark, and Aetna. The company has evolved from a discount health and beauty retailer to a comprehensive healthcare provider. CVS Health offers a wide range of services and products, including a vast retail pharmacy chain that sells health and beauty items, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter products. The company also manages pharmacy benefits through CVS Caremark and provides health insurance services via Aetna. Additionally, CVS Health operates MinuteClinics, which offer in-store healthcare services for common illnesses. The company has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions, expanding its reach and capabilities in the healthcare sector.

Hospital & Health Care Woonsocket, United States Founded 1963 ~60,747 employees NASDAQ: CVS

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Employees
60,747
+0.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$6.6M
Revenue ~$402B
Stock
CVS
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
8.3%
Tech: 9.7%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
4,051
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

CVS Health went from 57,878 employees in Oct 2024 to 60,747 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 1,719 people joined, 1,151 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other26,851
Operations17,182
Engineering9,137
Sales1,961
Success1,901
Finance1,340
HR764
Marketing750

Executive compensation

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CVS Health FAQ

How many employees does CVS Health have?

CVS Health has about 60,747 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is CVS Health's revenue per employee?

CVS Health makes about $6.62M in revenue per employee, based on $402.07B annual revenue and 60,747 employees.

How much does CVS Health pay?

6figr has 517 salary profiles for CVS Health in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the CVS Health salaries page. See CVS Health salaries in the US

Is CVS Health a public company?

Yes. CVS Health is publicly traded under the ticker CVS on NASDAQ.

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