Sysco

Sysco Corporation, established in 1969, is the largest broadline foodservice distributor in the world, based in Houston, Texas. The company was created by merging nine regional food distributors, forming a national network that delivers a wide variety of food products. Sysco went public in 1970 and has expanded its reach and offerings through numerous acquisitions. Sysco's primary business involves marketing and distributing foodservice products to around 270,000 customers, including restaurants, schools, hospitals, and hotels across North America. The company operates approximately 70 distribution facilities, serving over 150 major cities. Its extensive product portfolio includes fresh and frozen meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, dairy, canned and dry foods, beverages, and various supplies. Sysco also offers services like supply chain management and logistics, enhancing its distribution capabilities for foodservice operators.

Food & Beverages Houston, United States Founded 1969 ~15,147 employees NYSE: SYY

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Employees
15,147
+0.8% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$5.4M
Revenue ~$81.4B
Stock
SYY
NYSE
12-month attrition
7.5%
Tech: 8.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Sysco went from 14,342 employees in Oct 2024 to 15,147 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 462 people joined, 295 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other4,709
Sales4,345
Operations3,078
Marketing1,076
Finance695
Engineering497
HR348
Success329

Executive compensation

Salaries at Sysco

All salaries

36 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
Engineering8
Operations2
Finance1
Sales1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Sysco FAQ

How many employees does Sysco have?

Sysco has about 15,147 employees, up 0.8% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Sysco sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Sysco filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Sales role.

What is Sysco's revenue per employee?

Sysco makes about $5.37M in revenue per employee, based on $81.37B annual revenue and 15,147 employees.

How much does Sysco pay?

6figr has 36 salary profiles for Sysco in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Sysco salaries page. See Sysco salaries in the US

Is Sysco a public company?

Yes. Sysco is publicly traded under the ticker SYY on NYSE.

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