TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In an era where workplace culture has become as critical as compensation, the race to be recognized among the best places to work in America has grown increasingly competitive.
To determine which companies are setting the standard, Forbes, in partnership with market research firm Statista, released its latest rankings of America’s Best Large and Midsize Employers. The rankings are based on feedback from more than 217,000 employees at companies with over 1,000 workers, assessing factors such as pay, work environment, benefits, career growth, and overall willingness to recommend their employer.
Top Large Employers in 2026
Here are America’s best employers among companies with more than 5,000 employees:
- Trader Joe’s – 100.0
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – 99.5
- Google – 97.2
- Microsoft – 97.1
- Stanford University – 96.6
- In-N-Out Burger – 94.8
- NVIDIA – 94.7
- American Express – 93.6
- Hoag – 93.3
- Houston Methodist – 93.1
With a perfect score of 100, grocery chain Trader Joe’s ranks first among America’s best large employers, driven by strong employee satisfaction. The company distinguishes itself through consistent wage growth, averaging 7% annually, alongside comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
Following closely behind are St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Google, and Microsoft, each recognized for competitive compensation and strong workplace environments. Their presence near the top highlights the continued dominance of both healthcare and technology institutions in shaping desirable workplaces.
Meanwhile, Nvidia ranks seventh, slipping from fourth place in 2025 despite maintaining strong internal reviews. According to employee feedback on Glassdoor, 90% of workers would recommend the company, with particularly high marks for its corporate values and culture. However, Visual Capitalist noted that work-life balance remains a relative weakness of the company.
Top Midsize Employers in 2026
Among employers with 1,000 to 5,000 employees, Toll Brothers ranked first nationally, and other names below to follow:
- Toll Brothers – 100.0
- Patagonia – 98.5
- United Community – 97.1
- Medical Mutual of Ohio – 95.6
- Ukpeavik Iñupiat Corporation – 95.4
- Businessolver – 95.3
- OPENLANE – 95.0
- Spotify Technology – 94.9
- Green Bay Packaging – 94.6
- New York Power Authority – 94.4
At the top of the midsize rankings is Toll Brothers, a Fortune 500 company with a presence in over 60 markets. Employees highlight strong responsibility in their roles, supported by leadership seen as ethical and transparent.
In second place, Patagonia stands out for its employee-focused policies, including flexible work schedules, childcare support, and tuition reimbursement.
From large corporations to midsize firms, companies that invest in their people are setting the standard. To explore where the labor market is heading next, check out the latest list of the fastest-growing jobs in America here.
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