Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company based in Falls Church, Virginia. It was formed in 1994 through the merger of Northrop Corporation and Grumman Corporation. With around 90,000 employees, the company is recognized for its advanced defense systems, autonomous technologies, and contributions to space innovation. The company offers a range of products and services, including the B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber, MQ-4C Triton unmanned surveillance aircraft, and components for the James Webb Space Telescope. Northrop Grumman also develops radar systems, electronic warfare suites, and cybersecurity solutions. Its primary customers include U.S. Department of Defense agencies, NASA, and international defense partners, supporting critical national security programs and commercial aviation initiatives. The company has a rich history of innovation, tracing its roots back to 1939 and has achieved significant milestones in aerospace and defense.

Defense & Space Falls Church, United States Founded 1939 ~64,596 employees NASDAQ: NOC

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Employees
64,596
+0.6% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$625K
Revenue ~$40.4B
Stock
NOC
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6.7%
Tech: 7.9%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
2,745
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Northrop Grumman went from 63,187 employees in Jul 2023 to 64,596 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 1,965 people joined, 1,196 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other27,719
Engineering27,616
Operations4,277
Sales1,730
Finance1,018
HR910
Success567
Marketing473

Executive compensation

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Northrop Grumman FAQ

How many employees does Northrop Grumman have?

Northrop Grumman has about 64,596 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Northrop Grumman's revenue per employee?

Northrop Grumman makes about $625K in revenue per employee, based on $40.37B annual revenue and 64,596 employees.

How much does Northrop Grumman pay?

6figr has 1,000 salary profiles for Northrop Grumman in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Northrop Grumman salaries page. See Northrop Grumman salaries

Is Northrop Grumman a public company?

Yes. Northrop Grumman is publicly traded under the ticker NOC on NASDAQ.

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