Target operates a large omnichannel retail business supported by approximately 85,000 team members. Recent staffing records indicate modest net movement, with 1,253 hires offset by 2,968 departures. This balanced trend suggests a relatively stable workforce sized to run thousands of stores, distribution centers, and corporate functions.
Sales and Support positions—covering in-store staff and guest services—form the largest group at roughly 20,800 employees. Corporate-oriented Business Management roles account for about 19,200 team members, while Operations—critical to supply-chain flow—employs just over 12,100 people. Finance & Administration supports the enterprise with nearly 11,900 employees. Technology-focused groups are sizable as well, with Engineering at 7,800 and Information Technology at 750, underscoring Target’s continued investment in digital commerce and analytics. Additional headcount spans Human Resources (5,100), Marketing & Product (4,200), Healthcare (1,100), and an Other category (1,800) that captures specialized roles.
Target’s headquarters in Minneapolis is the largest single employment hub at about 9,700 team members, anchoring corporate strategy, merchandising, and regional support. Major U.S. metro areas such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York each host between 1,300 and 1,700 employees across regional offices, distribution centers, and technology teams. Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Philadelphia collectively house several thousand additional staff, reflecting the company’s distributed logistics network. The remaining 67,000-plus employees are spread across other markets, illustrating Target’s nationwide retail footprint and store-based workforce.