How many employees work at Kao?

Kao Corp. has 12,452 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -2.9%.

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

About Kao

Ever since the company's founding in 1887, Kao has strived to deliver value to the life of people everywhere in the world. Today, we are a leading manufacturer in the fields of hygiene, beauty and health, while our chemical business contributes to the development of diverse industries. With more than 33,000 employees, our mission is to enrich the lives of people globally and contribute to the sustainability of the world. In the regions of Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), we focus on our Beauty Care business with premium brands in three business sectors: Consumer, Salon and Cosmetics. Our Business Sector represents skin and hair care brands that are recognized worldwide for their innovation and quality, such as Jergens, Curél, Bioré, Guhl, and John Frieda. Our Salon Business Sector is committed to unleashing the creativity of stylists around the globe. With our industry leading brands Goldwell, KMS and Oribe, stylists have everything in their hands to create beautiful show-stopping hair representative of the individuality of their clients. Our London-based boutique brand, Molton Brown, offers luxury beauty products found only in our exclusive Molton Brown stores, high-end department stores and travel retail, as well as five-star hotels around the world. All three business sectors are driven by the same values and beliefs: Creating high-quality products and constantly striving for the best is what is at the heart of everything we do. This is why we understand that our people are one of our core assets, and we strive for a working environment that allows team members to flourish and grow. Join us, and you will have opportunity to help us make life beautiful.

As of September 2025

Kao
workforce metrics

Headcount

12.5k

Avg. Salary

$45k

Tenure

4.7yr

Growth Rate

-2.9%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

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

  • Kao total number of employees in 2025 was 12,425.911, a 2.9% decline from 2024.
  • Kao total number of employees in 2024 was 12,605.241, a 0.5% increase from 2023.
  • Kao total number of employees in 2023 was 12,563.727, a 0.9% increase 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 Kao annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.

  • Kao active job postings in 2025 was 1,001, a 33.9% increase from 2024.
  • Kao active job postings in 2024 was 778, a 37.4% increase from 2023.
  • Kao active job postings in 2023 was 533, a 9.3% decline from 2022.

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