How many employees work at Big W?

Big W has 4,979 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -5.9%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025

About Big W

About BIG W For over 50 years BIG W has been the trusted backstop of Australian households. We have clothed Australian families, furnished Australian homes and filled Australian toy boxes. We opened our first store on the outskirts of Newcastle in New South Wales in 1964 and have more than 160 stores operating across Australia today. BIG W is proud to provide Australian shoppers with a broad range of quality general merchandise products at low prices. From women's, men's and children's clothing and shoes to homewares, electronics, pet food, cleaning items, party goods, toys and books, BIG W is a popular one-stop-shop for customers seeking great design, brands and value across the country. What we're like BIG W's best and most valued asset is its team of 22,000 passionate people in Australia and Asia. We believe the most vital ingredient to driving our business success is our people and we aim to empower every individual to make a positive contribution, extend career skills and ultimately maximise their potential.

As of September 2025

Big W
workforce metrics

Headcount

5k

Avg. Salary

$48.7k

Tenure

6.0yr

Growth Rate

-5.9%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of Big W annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • Big W total number of employees in 2025 was 4,899.598, a 5.9% decline from 2024.
  • Big W total number of employees in 2024 was 5,062.159, a 6.7% decline from 2023.
  • Big W total number of employees in 2023 was 5,382.084, a 6.7% decline from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

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  • Big W active job postings in 2025 was 252, a 34.4% increase from 2024.
  • Big W active job postings in 2024 was 42, a 124.7% decline from 2023.
  • Big W active job postings in 2023 was 181, a 75.3% increase from 2022.

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