Ferguson

Ferguson is the largest value-added wholesale distributor for specialized professionals in the North American residential and non-residential construction markets. Founded in 1953, the company has grown to approximately 1,800 locations across the U.S. and Canada, generating annual sales of $29.6 billion as of fiscal year 2024. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, Ferguson emphasizes customer service and community building, ensuring a local presence within 60 miles of 95% of its customers. The company offers a wide range of products for plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR). Its portfolio includes pipes, valves, fittings, appliances, lighting solutions, and waterworks products. Ferguson serves a diverse customer base, including contractors, designers, builders, and government entities, supporting both repair and maintenance projects as well as new construction. With a strong network of suppliers and a dedicated workforce of about 35,000 associates, Ferguson is committed to delivering quality products and services to its clients.

Wholesale Newport News, United States Founded 1953 ~14,097 employees NASDAQ: FERG

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Employees
14,097
+0.9% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$2.1M
Revenue ~$30.2B
Stock
FERG
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
5.1%
Tech: 6.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
383
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Ferguson went from 13,190 employees in Oct 2024 to 14,097 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 557 people joined, 183 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Sales5,312
Other3,691
Operations2,609
Finance773
Success710
Engineering466
Marketing201
HR177

Salaries at Ferguson

All salaries

20 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering9
IT2
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Ferguson FAQ

How many employees does Ferguson have?

Ferguson has about 14,097 employees, up 0.9% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Ferguson sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Ferguson filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Ferguson's revenue per employee?

Ferguson makes about $2.14M in revenue per employee, based on $30.21B annual revenue and 14,097 employees.

How much does Ferguson pay?

6figr has 20 salary profiles for Ferguson in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Ferguson salaries page. See Ferguson salaries in the US

Is Ferguson a public company?

Yes. Ferguson is publicly traded under the ticker FERG on NASDAQ.

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