How many employees work at General Dynamics?
General Dynamics Corp. (GD) has approximately 108,556 total employees worldwide as of December 2025, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. General Dynamics's total headcount has grown 4.6% from 103,789 employees in 2023 to 108,556 in 2025.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Global workforce, 2023–2026Published June 2026
Is General Dynamics hiring right now?
Yes, General Dynamics is actively hiring. General Dynamics had 4,765 active job postings in 2025, a 3.6% increase from 2024 — see job openings & hiring trends.
About General Dynamics's Workforce
General Dynamics Corp. is an Aerospace and Defense company that employs 108,556 people worldwide as of December 2025. It is the 4th-largest by headcount among its peers. Founded in 1952, the company is headquartered in Reston, Virginia and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
General Dynamics's workforce has grown 4.6% from 2023 to 2025, up 0.3% year over year in 2025. Its workforce is concentrated most in the United States (79.7%), followed by Canada (3.6%) and Mexico (3.3%), with Spain, its fastest-growing location.
General Dynamics's largest functional groups are Finance and Operations (45.5%), Engineering (28.1%), and Sales and Marketing (26.5%). Median employee tenure is 6.0 years. The average salary is $95,596, ranging from a median of $97,000 in Northern America to $18,000 in Central America and the Caribbean.
General Dynamics's active job postings rose 3.6% in 2025 to 4,765, with new postings per month cooling from 5,277 in 2023 to 3,566 in 2025. Overall employee sentiment is neutral but declining.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
As of December 2025
General Dynamics
workforce metrics
Headcount
108.6k
0.3% YoY
Avg. Salary
$95.6k
0.3% YoY
Tenure
6.0yr
0.2yr YoY
Growth Rate
0.3%
1.2pts YoY
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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- General Dynamics had 108,556 employees in 2025, a 0.3% increase (+351) from 2024.
- General Dynamics had 108,205 employees in 2024, a 1.5% increase (+1,646) from 2023.
- General Dynamics had 106,559 employees in 2023, a 3.1% increase (+3,255) from 2022.
General Dynamics's total workforce has grown from 103,789 employees in 2023 to 108,556 in 2025.
General Dynamics Corp. — quarterly employee count (2023–2025)
| Year | Qtr | Employees | YoY Change | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Q4 | 108,556 | +351 | +0.3% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 107,977 | -405 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 108,183 | -386 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 107,831 | +637 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 108,205 | +1,646 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 108,382 | +2,556 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 108,569 | +3,042 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 107,194 | +3,405 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 106,559 | +3,255 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 105,826 | +2,800 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 105,527 | +2,521 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 103,789 | +2,000 | +1.9% |
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The United States accounts for the largest share of General Dynamics's global workforce with approximately 80% of total employees, followed by Canada and Mexico. General Dynamics's headcount in Spain is growing fastest among its major locations, up 3.8% year over year in 2025.
General Dynamics employees by country — 2025
| Country | Employees | % of Total | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 86,135 | 79.7% | -0.1% |
| Canada | 3,853 | 3.6% | +2.7% |
| Mexico | 3,520 | 3.3% | +2.3% |
| Switzerland | 2,225 | 2.1% | +3.3% |
| United Kingdom | 1,627 | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 1,564 | 1.4% | +3.8% |
| India | 1,267 | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 904 | 0.8% | +3.2% |
| Australia | 757 | 0.7% | -1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | 675 | 0.6% | +1.1% |
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General Dynamics's largest employee groups are Finance and Operations (45.5%), Engineering (28.1%), and Sales and Marketing (26.5%).
General Dynamics employees by department — 2025
| Department | Employees | % of Total | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Operations | 48,715 | 45.5% | +0.3% |
| Engineering | 30,081 | 28.1% | -0.2% |
| Sales and Marketing | 28,343 | 26.5% | +0.5% |
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General Dynamics's average employee salary is $95,596 globally. Employees in Northern America receive the highest compensation. Pay is lowest in Central America and the Caribbean, at a median of $18,000.
General Dynamics median employee salary by region — 2025 (USD)
| Region | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Northern America | $97,000 |
| Western Europe | $83,000 |
| Northern Europe | $73,000 |
| Pacific Islands | $69,000 |
| Eastern Asia | $47,000 |
| Arab States | $42,000 |
| Eastern Europe | $36,000 |
| Southern Europe | $34,000 |
| South-Eastern Asia | $33,000 |
| Central and Western Asia | $32,000 |
| Central America and the Caribbean | $18,000 |
| Southern America | $14,000 |
| Northern Africa | $14,000 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | $12,000 |
| Southern Asia | $9,000 |
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- General Dynamics had 4,765 active job postings in 2025, a 3.6% increase (+168) from 2024.
- General Dynamics had 4,597 active job postings in 2024, a 64.4% decline (-4,367) from 2023.
- General Dynamics had 8,964 active job postings in 2023, a 4.9% increase from 2022.
- Hiring velocity in 2025: 3,566 new roles/month, down from 4,670 in 2024 and 5,277 in 2023. New metric
General Dynamics's active job postings rose 3.6% in 2025 to 4,765, with new postings per month cooling from 5,277 in 2023 to 3,566 in 2025.
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Revelio Labs tracks employee sentiment across General Dynamics's workforce based on public professional data. Overall sentiment is neutral and has declined year over year in 2025.
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- How fast is General Dynamics growing?
- In 2025, General Dynamics's headcount grew 0.3% to 108,556 employees, up from 108,205 in 2024.
- Where are General Dynamics employees located?
- Most General Dynamics employees are based in the United States (79.7% of headcount), followed by Canada and Mexico.
- What is the average salary at General Dynamics?
- The average employee salary at General Dynamics is approximately $95.6k per year.
- How many people does General Dynamics hire per year?
- In 2025, General Dynamics opened roughly 42,792 new roles — about 3,566 per month.
- When was General Dynamics founded and where is it headquartered?
- General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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