US Army

The United States Army (US Army) is the primary land warfare service branch of the U.S. Department of Defense. Established on June 14, 1775, it is the oldest and largest component of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Army's mission is to defend the nation, protect vital interests, and fulfill military responsibilities globally. It comprises the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve, with a combined strength of over one million soldiers. The Army recruits, organizes, trains, and equips soldiers for combat and stability operations on land. It provides logistics and support to other military branches and assists civil authorities during emergencies. The Army is involved in multinational exercises, peacekeeping operations, and defense commitments to allies. It also administers the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and plays a significant role in civil works through the Army Corps of Engineers. The Army is dedicated to protecting the United States and its interests worldwide.

Military Arlington, United States Founded 1775 ~164,300 employees

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Employees
164,300
-0.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.1M
Revenue ~$186B
12-month attrition
5.8%
Tech: 5.7%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

US Army went from 174,639 employees in Jul 2023 to 164,300 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 1,232 people joined, 3,178 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other126,643
Operations18,050
HR7,274
Engineering5,616
Success2,912
Marketing1,887
Finance1,423
Sales275

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How many employees does US Army have?

US Army has about 164,300 employees, down 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is US Army's revenue per employee?

US Army makes about $1.13M in revenue per employee, based on $185.9B annual revenue and 164,300 employees.

How much does US Army pay?

6figr has 68 salary profiles for US Army in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the US Army salaries page. See US Army salaries

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