Kohl's

Kohl's is a prominent American department store chain founded in 1927 by Maxwell Kohl in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Originally a grocery store, it transitioned to a national retail corporation, now headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, with over 1,100 locations across the United States, excluding Hawaii. The company has grown significantly through acquisitions and store openings, including the purchase of 26 MainStreet department stores in 1988. Kohl's offers a diverse selection of products, including apparel, footwear, home goods, beauty products, and accessories, primarily targeting middle-income families. The stores feature both private label and nationally recognized brands, focusing on quality merchandise at moderate prices. Additionally, Kohl's provides convenient services such as in-store returns for online purchases, including partnerships with Amazon. With a customer base of over 60 million, Kohl's is dedicated to delivering value-oriented shopping experiences in accessible locations.

Retail Menomonee Falls, United States Founded 1962 ~16,646 employees NASDAQ: KSS

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Employees
16,646
-0.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$966K
Revenue ~$16.1B
Stock
KSS
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
11.9%
Tech: 9.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
14
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
17
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Kohl's went from 18,009 employees in Jul 2023 to 16,646 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 390 people joined, 643 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other9,032
Sales3,053
Operations1,477
Success1,316
Engineering652
HR307
Marketing259
Design258

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Kohl's

All salaries

103 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering67
Operations4
Marketing2
Consulting1
IT1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 14 filings.

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Kohl's FAQ

How many employees does Kohl's have?

Kohl's has about 16,646 employees, down 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Kohl's sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Kohl's filed 14 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Kohl's's revenue per employee?

Kohl's makes about $966K in revenue per employee, based on $16.07B annual revenue and 16,646 employees.

How much does Kohl's pay?

6figr has 103 salary profiles for Kohl's in the US and 1 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Kohl's salaries page. See Kohl's salaries in the US

Is Kohl's a public company?

Yes. Kohl's is publicly traded under the ticker KSS on NASDAQ.

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