General Dynamics

General Dynamics Corporation is a prominent American aerospace and defense contractor based in Falls Church, Virginia, with a history dating back to 1899. Incorporated in 1952, the company has a significant portion of its revenue derived from contracts with the U.S. government, particularly the military services. The company operates through several key divisions. Its Marine Systems unit is the largest, supplying combat vessels to the U.S. Navy, including submarines and destroyers. The Land Systems division specializes in armored vehicles, such as the M1 Abrams tank and Stryker vehicles. In aerospace, General Dynamics is known for manufacturing military aircraft, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Additionally, the Information Systems and Technology division focuses on defense electronics, enhancing the company's capabilities in the defense sector. General Dynamics also serves international customers through foreign military sales.

Defense & Space Reston, United States ~4,838 employees NASDAQ: GD

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Employees
4,838
+0.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$10.9M
Revenue ~$52.5B
Stock
GD
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
4.1%
Tech: 4.1%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
992
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

General Dynamics went from 4,714 employees in Oct 2024 to 4,838 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 155 people joined, 47 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,865
Engineering1,452
Operations738
Finance238
Design167
Success158
Sales113
HR70

Executive compensation

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General Dynamics Information Technology
Strategic Mission Systems Administrator

Base Salary:

$112.8k - $132.3k

USA NE Offutt AFB - Offutt AFB (NEC003), United StatesPosted 2 days ago
General Dynamics Information Technology
Support Assistant

Base Salary:

$58k - $74k

USA DC Washington - 330 C St SW (DCC127), United StatesPosted 2 days ago
General Dynamics Information Technology
Strategic Initiatives Director

Base Salary:

$170k - $230k

USA FL Tampa - 2701 N Rocky Point Dr, Suite 1150 (FLS026), United StatesPosted 2 days ago
General Dynamics Information Technology
Cloud Developer Senior Principal

Base Salary:

$153k - $207k

USA VA Falls Church - 3170 Fairview Park Drive (VAC466), United StatesPosted 2 days ago
General Dynamics Information Technology
Operation Specialist

Base Salary:

$66.6k - $80.8k

USA TX Fort Bliss - 20187 Minue (TXC168), United StatesPosted 2 days ago
General Dynamics Information Technology
Senior Principal AI Data Engineer

Base Salary:

$174.3k - $235.8k

USA VA Crystal City - 2521 S Clark St (VAC119), United StatesPosted 2 days ago
General Dynamics Information Technology
Cyber Policy Analyst - TS/SCI/Polygraph Required

Base Salary:

$187k - $253k

USA VA Herndon - Customer Proprietary (VAC032), United StatesPosted 2 days ago
General Dynamics Information Technology
Personnel Security Analyst - TS/SCI w/Poly

Base Salary:

$70.7k - $86.3k

USA VA Chantilly - 14675 Lee Rd (VAC018), United StatesPosted 2 days ago
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General Dynamics FAQ

How many employees does General Dynamics have?

General Dynamics has about 4,838 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is General Dynamics's revenue per employee?

General Dynamics makes about $10.86M in revenue per employee, based on $52.55B annual revenue and 4,838 employees.

How much does General Dynamics pay?

6figr has 201 salary profiles for General Dynamics in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the General Dynamics salaries page. See General Dynamics salaries in the US

Is General Dynamics a public company?

Yes. General Dynamics is publicly traded under the ticker GD on NASDAQ.

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