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.
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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
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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.