McKesson

McKesson Corporation is a prominent American healthcare company, established in 1833. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, it is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America, delivering about one-third of all prescription medications in the U.S. McKesson serves a diverse range of healthcare providers, including retail pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company offers a variety of services, including U.S. pharmaceutical distribution, medical-surgical solutions, and prescription technology solutions. McKesson provides medical supplies and equipment, as well as health information technology solutions, such as oncology technology and insights platforms. Its commitment to innovation is evident in its development of nationwide drug distribution networks and enhancements in oncology care through strategic partnerships. McKesson plays a vital role in the healthcare supply chain, ensuring access to essential medications and services for patients and providers alike.

Hospital & Health Care Irving, United States Founded 1833 ~14,839 employees NASDAQ: MCK

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Employees
14,839
+0.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$24.2M
Revenue ~$359B
Stock
MCK
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
5.8%
Tech: 7.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
58
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
605
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

McKesson went from 13,796 employees in Jul 2023 to 14,839 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 587 people joined, 251 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other7,470
Operations1,928
Sales1,771
Engineering1,650
Success751
Finance536
HR273
Marketing265

Executive compensation

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Salaries at McKesson

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121 salary profiles in the US

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering261
Operations32
IT29
Consulting3
Finance2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 58 filings.

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McKesson FAQ

How many employees does McKesson have?

McKesson has about 14,839 employees, up 0.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does McKesson sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. McKesson filed 58 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is McKesson's revenue per employee?

McKesson makes about $24.2M in revenue per employee, based on $359.05B annual revenue and 14,839 employees.

How much does McKesson pay?

6figr has 121 salary profiles for McKesson in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the McKesson salaries page. See McKesson salaries in the US

Is McKesson a public company?

Yes. McKesson is publicly traded under the ticker MCK on NASDAQ.

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