McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
NYSE: MCD · Real-Time Price · USD
305.68
-3.87 (-1.25%)
At close: Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
305.60
-0.08 (-0.03%)
After-hours: Apr 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
McDonald's Employees
McDonald's had 150,000 employees as of December 31, 2025. The number of employees did not change compared to the previous year.
Employees
150,000
Change (1Y)
n/a
Growth (1Y)
n/a
Revenue / Employee
$179,233
Profits / Employee
$57,087
Market Cap
217.29B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 150,000 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 150,000 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 150,000 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 150,000 | -50,000 | -25.00% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 200,000 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 200,000 | -5,000 | -2.44% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 205,000 | -5,000 | -2.38% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 210,000 | -25,000 | -10.64% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 235,000 | -140,000 | -37.33% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 375,000 | -45,000 | -10.71% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 420,000 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 420,000 | -20,000 | -4.55% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 440,000 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 440,000 | 20,000 | 4.76% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 420,000 | 20,000 | 5.00% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 400,000 | 15,000 | 3.90% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 385,000 | -15,000 | -3.75% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 400,000 | 10,000 | 2.56% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 390,000 | -75,000 | -16.13% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 465,000 | 18,000 | 4.03% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 447,000 | 9,000 | 2.05% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 438,000 | 20,000 | 4.78% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 418,000 | 5,000 | 1.21% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 413,000 | 18,000 | 4.56% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 395,000 | 31,000 | 8.52% |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 364,000 | 50,000 | 15.92% |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 314,000 | 30,000 | 10.56% |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 284,000 | 17,000 | 6.37% |
| Dec 31, 1997 | 267,000 | 30,000 | 12.66% |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 237,000 | 25,000 | 11.79% |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 212,000 | 29,000 | 15.85% |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 183,000 | 16,000 | 9.58% |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 167,000 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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MCD News
- 4 days ago - The Economic Divide Behind That McDonald's CEO Viral Video - WSJ
- 6 days ago - McDonald's CEO Responds to the Viral Big Arch Backlash - WSJ
- 12 days ago - Most people have already gotten their tax refunds. That's bad news for restaurants and retailers. - Market Watch
- 17 days ago - Gonna be golden: These ‘KPop Demon Hunters' meals could make McDonald's $100 million in just the first few days - Market Watch
- 18 days ago - McDonald's Force Builds a Winning Financial Strategy with Esker - GlobeNewsWire
- 22 days ago - GLP-1 drugs are changing how Americans eat. Food companies are racing to catch up - CNBC
- 23 days ago - Fast Food Chains Rush to Offer Discounts Even as Beef Prices Soar - WSJ
- 24 days ago - McDonald's must face Black ex-executives' harassment, retaliation claims - Reuters