HII
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is the largest military shipbuilder in the United States and a global defense provider, based in Newport News, Virginia. With over 135 years of experience, HII focuses on advancing national defense through shipbuilding, advanced technologies, and professional services. The company was established on March 31, 2011, as a spin-off from Northrop Grumman and operates three main divisions: Newport News Shipbuilding, Ingalls Shipbuilding, and Mission Technologies. HII employs more than 44,000 people, including over 9,000 engineers and designers. HII specializes in building nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and advanced surface warships for the U.S. Navy and other defense customers. Its Mission Technologies division is known for offering AI and machine learning solutions, cyber data aggregation, and uncrewed underwater vehicles. HII serves a diverse range of clients, including the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Air Force, and international defense partners, contributing to a robust backlog and significant annual revenue.
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HII went from 3,385 employees in Jul 2023 to 3,155 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 44 people joined, 117 left.
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HII FAQ
How many employees does HII have?
HII has about 3,155 employees, down 0.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
What is HII's revenue per employee?
HII makes about $3.81M in revenue per employee, based on $12.01B annual revenue and 3,155 employees.
How much does HII pay?
6figr has 1 salary profile for HII in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the HII salaries page. See HII salaries
Is HII a public company?
Yes. HII is publicly traded under the ticker HII on NASDAQ.
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