How many employees work at Coles Group?

Coles Group Ltd. has 35,549 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -8.6%.

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

About Coles Group

At Coles Group, we’re all about our ‘why’ – our purpose – to sustainably feed all Australians to help them live healthier, happier lives. And in these current times, this has never been more important. Coles Group is one of Australia’s largest and most iconic retailers, with more than 2,400 outlets across our portfolio of Australian supermarkets, liquor and convenience stores. We have a proud history starting in 1914 when G.J. Coles opened our first store in Collingwood, Victoria. Today we have 120,000 team members who are making a difference, processing more than 21 million customer transactions each week, providing our customers with products from thousands of farmers and suppliers. We look ahead, energise each other and deliver with pride. These are the behaviours we exhibit when we’re at our best. Our team members are a diverse bunch and we authentically celebrate this at Coles Group - because a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture drives innovation, diversity of thought, new ideas and a better work environment for everyone. We have an important role to play in creating jobs, supporting our suppliers and making a positive difference in our Australian local communities. We provide a range of fresh food, groceries, general merchandise, liquor, and financial services. Our strategy is focused on changing at pace, efficiency and innovation, and we’re committed to having a positive impact on the lives of all Australians, now and into the future.

As of September 2025

Coles Group
workforce metrics

Headcount

35.5k

Avg. Salary

$55.3k

Tenure

5.2yr

Growth Rate

-8.6%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of Coles Group annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • Coles Group total number of employees in 2025 was 35,108.599, a 8.6% decline from 2024.
  • Coles Group total number of employees in 2024 was 36,873.594, a 5.9% decline from 2023.
  • Coles Group total number of employees in 2023 was 39,009.442, a 4.8% 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

Interactive chart of Coles Group annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.

  • Coles Group active job postings in 2025 was 10,451, a 55.6% increase from 2024.
  • Coles Group active job postings in 2024 was 5,009, a 67.2% decline from 2023.
  • Coles Group active job postings in 2023 was 10,075, a 51.7% increase from 2022.

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Employee Sentiment

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