Tesco

Tesco is a British multinational retailer founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen. It began as a market stall selling surplus groceries and has since grown to become the UK’s market leader in groceries, holding around 28.4% market share. The first Tesco store opened in 1929, and the company pioneered the self-service supermarket model in the UK. Tesco offers a wide range of products and services, including grocery retail with fresh produce and own-brand items, various store formats such as large supermarkets and convenience stores, and online shopping. The company also provides financial services through Tesco Bank, operates petrol stations, and offers mobile phone services via Tesco Mobile. With over 440,000 employees worldwide, Tesco serves a diverse customer base, focusing on value and convenience across its offerings.

Retail Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom ~3,544 employees

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Employees
3,544
+1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$24.4M
Revenue ~$86.4B
12-month attrition
8.2%
Tech: 6.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Tesco went from 3,248 employees in Oct 2024 to 3,544 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 125 people joined, 44 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,448
Engineering833
Operations436
Finance284
Success167
Sales129
HR102
Product63

Salaries at Tesco

All salaries

475 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1

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Tesco FAQ

How many employees does Tesco have?

Tesco has about 3,544 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Tesco sponsor H1B visas?

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

What is Tesco's revenue per employee?

Tesco makes about $24.38M in revenue per employee, based on $86.4B annual revenue and 3,544 employees.

How much does Tesco pay?

6figr has 475 salary profiles for Tesco in India and 9 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Tesco salaries page. See Tesco salaries in India

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