Apple is a consumer-electronics and digital-services company that employs about 120,000 people globally. Recent staffing data shows 5,650 new hires versus 4,498 departures, producing modest net growth in overall headcount. The figures indicate a steady talent strategy that balances recruitment with retention across engineering, retail, operations, and corporate functions.
Engineering is Apple’s largest discipline, accounting for roughly 49,500 employees, or just over two-fifths of the total workforce. Business Management follows with about 18,100 people, while Sales and Support teams make up 11,040 staff members that interface directly with customers and channel partners. Additional sizable groups include Marketing and Product (8,506), Operations (7,870), Finance and Administration (7,444), and Information Technology (4,337). Consulting, Human Resources, and an "Other" catch-all category round out the organization, illustrating a broad distribution of talent that supports both hardware innovation and an expanding services portfolio.
Apple’s employee base is dispersed across at least ten major hubs. The San Francisco Bay Area represents the single largest concentration, with approximately 15,000 employees, complemented by 6,626 staff in nearby Cupertino and 4,838 in San Jose. Beyond California, Austin, Texas hosts 6,452 employees, reflecting Apple’s strategic investment in the region. Other sizeable offices include Los Angeles (3,721), New York City (3,701), Seattle (1,852), San Diego (1,995), and Santa Clara (1,980). An additional 5,946 employees work from various smaller or remote locations, underscoring the company’s geographically diverse footprint.