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The 100 Largest Companies In Ohio For 2026

By Chris Kolmar
Mar. 19, 2024
Last Modified and Fact Checked on:

If you are seeking job opportunities in Ohio, you’ve come to the right destination.

While it’s easy to search for terms like ‘largest companies in Ohio’ and find various lists, our aim is to present you with the most up-to-date information on companies that are currently headquartered in Ohio and boast the highest employee counts.

Below, you will find a comprehensive list of Ohio’s 100 largest companies, but first, let’s highlight the top 10:

  1. Kroger (Jobs)

  2. Weston (Jobs)

  3. Macy’s (Jobs)

  4. Faurecia Exhaust Systems Inc (Jobs)

  5. Morrison (Jobs)

  6. ABB (Jobs)

  7. P&G (Jobs)

  8. Victoria’s Secret (Jobs)

  9. National Machinery (Jobs)

  10. Sherwin-Williams (Jobs)

Kroger continues to lead as the largest employer in the state, boasting more employees than any other company. We’ll delve into the specifics shortly; first, let’s explain our methodology.

How We Identified the Largest Companies in Ohio

At Zippia, we’ve built a comprehensive database of over 250,000 companies across the nation.

For this analysis, we focused on companies headquartered in Ohio that employ at least 100 individuals, resulting in a total of 3,000 companies.

We ranked these companies based on the number of current employees to identify Ohio’s largest employers.

As it stands, Kroger remains the largest company in Ohio, with a workforce of 465,000 employees.

Now, let’s take a closer look at the rankings of the 100 largest companies in Ohio.

Detailed List Of The 100 Largest Companies In Ohio

Rank Company City Employees Jobs
1 Kroger Cincinnati 465,000 Jobs
2 Weston Cleveland 140,800 Jobs
3 Macy’s Cincinnati 130,000 Jobs
4 Faurecia Exhaust Systems Inc Toledo 122,000 Jobs
5 Morrison Marietta 110,000 Jobs
6 ABB Westerville 105,000 Jobs
7 P&G Cincinnati 101,000 Jobs
8 Victoria’s Secret Reynoldsburg 97,000 Jobs
9 National Machinery Tiffin 80,000 Jobs
10 Sherwin-Williams Cleveland 61,031 Jobs
11 Morgan Linen & Uniform Services Dayton 60,348 Jobs
12 L Brands Columbus 59,950 Jobs
13 Parker Hannifin Cleveland 57,170 Jobs
14 CompManagement Dublin 55,000 Jobs
15 Jk-Co Findlay 50,000 Jobs
16 Wegman Cincinnati 50,000 Jobs
17 GE Aviation Evendale 48,000 Jobs
18 Cardinal Health Dublin 48,000 Jobs
19 The Ohio State University Columbus 47,690 Jobs
20 Abercrombie & Fitch Co New Albany 44,000 Jobs
21 Progressive Mayfield 43,001 Jobs
22 Speedway Enon 40,230 Jobs
23 Mercy Health Cincinnati 40,000 Jobs
24 Cintas Cincinnati 40,000 Jobs
25 The United States Shoe Corporation Cincinnati 40,000 Jobs
26 Midland Company (The) Amelia 38,332 Jobs
27 Cleveland Clinic Cleveland 35,833 Jobs
28 PROGRESSIVE AUTOMOTIVE Mayfield 35,000 Jobs
29 HCR ManorCare Toledo 31,481 Jobs
30 PNC Bank, National Association Cleveland 30,770 Jobs
31 Bob Evans Restaurants New Albany 30,625 Jobs
32 Safelite Solutions Columbus 30,000 Jobs
33 UC Health Cincinnati 30,000 Jobs
34 Century Intermediate Holding Company Cleveland 29,300 Jobs
35 University Hospitals Cleveland 27,719 Jobs
36 American Greetings Cleveland 27,500 Jobs
37 OhioHealth Columbus 26,956 Jobs
38 The Rogers Company Mentor 26,000 Jobs
39 Huntington National Bank Columbus 25,693 Jobs
40 Nationwide Columbus 25,391 Jobs
41 O-I Glass Perrysburg 25,000 Jobs
42 Cliffs Cleveland 25,000 Jobs
43 Signet Jewelers Akron 24,888 Jobs
44 Diebold Nixdorf North Canton 23,000 Jobs
45 Jo-Ann Stores Hudson 23,000 Jobs
46 Needle Holdings Inc Hudson 22,000 Jobs
47 State of Ohio Columbus 21,160 Jobs
48 Vertiv Columbus 20,972 Jobs
49 Voith Industrial Services, Inc. Cincinnati 19,535 Jobs
50 Sterling Jewelry Akron 18,000 Jobs
51 KeyBank Cleveland 17,999 Jobs
52 Columbus Southern Power Company Columbus 17,666 Jobs
53 Konecranes Springfield 17,068 Jobs
54 The Timken Company North Canton 17,000 Jobs
55 DSW Columbus 16,100 Jobs
56 Intimate Brands Columbus 16,000 Jobs
57 Crown Equipment New Bremen 15,100 Jobs
58 Enquirer Media Cincinnati 15,000 Jobs
59 Safelite AutoGlass Columbus 15,000 Jobs
60 Mettler-Toledo International Columbus 15,000 Jobs
61 Medical Capital Corp. Cleveland 15,000 Jobs
62 RPM International Medina 14,600 Jobs
63 Chemed Cincinnati 14,137 Jobs
64 Express Columbus 14,000 Jobs
65 Premier Physicians Dayton 14,000 Jobs
66 Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati 13,730 Jobs
67 IDEA’S North Canton 13,520 Jobs
68 FirstEnergy Akron 12,153 Jobs
69 Steris Mentor 12,000 Jobs
70 Ethicon Cincinnati 11,000 Jobs
71 SBS Transit Sheffield 10,239 Jobs
72 The American Legion Department of Ohio Delaware 10,001 Jobs
73 Belcan Cincinnati 10,001 Jobs
74 First Student Cincinnati 10,001 Jobs
75 KoyoUSA Westlake 10,001 Jobs
76 Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group Cincinnati 10,001 Jobs
77 Omnicare Cincinnati 10,001 Jobs
78 FirstGroup America, Inc. Cincinnati 10,001 Jobs
79 Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus 10,001 Jobs
80 Givaudan Cincinnati 10,000 Jobs
81 Value City Furniture Columbus 10,000 Jobs
82 Sunglass Hut Mason 10,000 Jobs
83 White Castle Columbus 10,000 Jobs
84 Cooper Tire & Rubber Findlay 10,000 Jobs
85 Bravo Brio Restaurant Group Columbus 9,500 Jobs
86 Installed Building Products Columbus 9,500 Jobs
87 The Davey Tree Expert Company Kent 9,500 Jobs
88 AK Steel Olde West Chester 9,500 Jobs
89 Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus 9,466 Jobs
90 Keller & Company Sylvania 9,123 Jobs
91 Bendix Elyria 9,015 Jobs
92 Continental Industry Fairlawn 9,000 Jobs
93 Kent State University Kent 8,866 Jobs
94 Maple Timber Acquisition LLC Dayton 8,504 Jobs
95 Commercial Vehicle Group New Albany 8,355 Jobs
96 Lubrizol Wickliffe 8,300 Jobs
97 Alderwoods Group Cincinnati 8,300 Jobs
98 Miami University Oxford 8,235 Jobs
99 Case Western Reserve University Cleveland 8,222 Jobs
100 TTI Maumee Equipment Perrysburg 8,001 Jobs

In conclusion, Ohio’s job market is thriving, with a diverse array of industries represented by the largest employers in the state. Whether you are looking for opportunities in retail, healthcare, manufacturing, or corporate services, Ohio’s top companies offer a wealth of job prospects to explore. Make sure to check for openings regularly and consider applying to these leading organizations.

Author

Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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