Matson

Matson, Inc. is a transportation and logistics company based in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a history that dates back to 1882. It is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker "MATX" and is recognized as a leader in Pacific shipping and multimodal logistics services. The company reported $3.42 billion in revenue and employs over 4,300 people. Matson specializes in ocean transportation and integrated supply chain solutions, serving regions including Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia, the South Pacific, China, and Japan. Its services include expedited cargo transport using containerships and Roll-on/Roll-off vessels, terminal operations through Matson Terminals, and logistics services such as intermodal rail and highway brokerage. The company supports various sectors, including retail, automotive, and government, focusing on time-critical deliveries and dedicated shipping routes for remote economies.

Maritime Honolulu, United States Founded 1882 ~575 employees NASDAQ: MATX

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Employees
575
+1.1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$6.1M
Revenue ~$3.5B
Stock
MATX
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
4.9%
Tech: 6.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
6
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
36
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Matson went from 535 employees in Oct 2024 to 575 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 27 people joined, 8 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other206
Operations107
Engineering86
Finance70
Sales61
Success22
HR14
Marketing8

Executive compensation

Salaries at Matson

All salaries

8 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering24
IT7
Operations2
Finance1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.

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Matson FAQ

How many employees does Matson have?

Matson has about 575 employees, up 1.1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Matson sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Matson filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Matson's revenue per employee?

Matson makes about $6.06M in revenue per employee, based on $3.48B annual revenue and 575 employees.

How much does Matson pay?

6figr has 8 salary profiles for Matson in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Matson salaries page. See Matson salaries

Is Matson a public company?

Yes. Matson is publicly traded under the ticker MATX on NASDAQ.

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