How many employees work at Universal?
Universal Corp. (UVV) has approximately 25,220 total employees worldwide as of March 2026, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. Universal's total headcount has grown 5.7% from 23,869 employees in 2023 to 25,220 in 2026.
Data source: Revelio LabsCoverage: Global workforce, 2023–2026Published July 2026
Is Universal hiring right now?
Yes, Universal is actively hiring. Universal had 35 active job postings in 2026, a 12.1% increase from 2025 — see job openings & hiring trends.
About Universal's Workforce
Universal Corp. (UVV) is an Agricultural Services company that employs 25,220 people worldwide as of March 2026. It is the largest by headcount among its peers. Founded in 1918, the company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.
Universal's workforce has grown 5.7% from 2023 to 2026, though it is down 0.8% year over year in 2026. Its workforce is concentrated most in Malawi (20.5%), followed by Brazil (19.6%) and the United States (12.7%), with Tanzania, its fastest-growing location.
Universal's largest functional groups are Finance and Operations (44.1%), Engineering (33.1%), and Sales and Marketing (22.8%), with Finance and Operations growing fastest (up 1%). Median employee tenure is 3.8 years. The average salary is $17,152, ranging from a median of $48,000 in Northern America to $6,000 in Southern America.
Universal's active job postings rose 12.1% in 2026 to 35, with new postings per month cooling from 48 in 2023 to 37 in 2026. Overall employee sentiment is neutral but improving.
Sourced from Revelio Labs workforce data.
As of March 2026
Universal
workforce metrics
Headcount
25.2k
0.8% YoY
Avg. Salary
$17.2k
0.3% YoY
Tenure
3.8yr
0.2yr YoY
Growth Rate
-0.8%
2.4pts YoY
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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- Universal had 25,220 employees in 2026, a 0.8% decline (+213) from 2025.
- Universal had 25,199 employees in 2025, a 0.4% increase (+527) from 2024.
- Universal had 24,672 employees in 2024, a 1.3% increase (+391) from 2023.
- Universal had 24,281 employees in 2023, a 4.0% increase (+1,576) from 2022.
Universal's total workforce has grown from 23,869 employees in 2023 to 25,220 in 2026.
Universal Corp. — quarterly employee count (2023–2026)
| Year | Qtr | Employees | YoY Change | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Q1 | 25,220 | +213 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 25,199 | +527 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 25,135 | +350 | +0.9% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 25,182 | +187 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 25,007 | +390 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 24,672 | +391 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 24,785 | +831 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 24,995 | +1,126 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 24,617 | +1,066 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 24,281 | +1,576 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 23,954 | +1,283 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 23,869 | +1,331 | +4.4% |
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Malawi accounts for the largest share of Universal's global workforce with approximately 21% of total employees, followed by Brazil and the United States. Universal's headcount in Tanzania is growing fastest among its major locations, up 4.5% year over year in 2026.
Universal employees by country — 2026
| Country | Employees | % of Total | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malawi | 5,150 | 20.5% | -0.2% |
| Brazil | 4,928 | 19.6% | +0.2% |
| United States | 3,189 | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Tanzania | 2,879 | 11.5% | +4.5% |
| Zimbabwe | 2,392 | 9.5% | -0.5% |
| Philippines | 1,489 | 5.9% | +1.7% |
| Mozambique | 1,350 | 5.4% | -2.5% |
| Italy | 806 | 3.2% | -5.8% |
| Dominican Republic | 794 | 3.2% | +1.3% |
| Indonesia | 771 | 3.1% | -2.8% |
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Universal's largest employee groups are Finance and Operations (44.1%), Engineering (33.1%), and Sales and Marketing (22.8%).
Universal employees by department — 2026
| Department | Employees | % of Total | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Operations | 10,767 | 44.1% | +1.0% |
| Engineering | 8,066 | 33.1% | -0.4% |
| Sales and Marketing | 5,566 | 22.8% | -1.1% |
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Universal's average employee salary is $17,152 globally. Employees in Northern America receive the highest compensation, with median pay approximately 2.8x the global average. Pay is lowest in Southern America, at a median of $6,000.
Universal median employee salary by region — 2026 (USD)
| Region | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Western Europe | $60,000 |
| Northern America | $48,000 |
| Pacific Islands | $44,000 |
| Arab States | $33,000 |
| Eastern Asia | $29,000 |
| Southern Europe | $21,000 |
| Eastern Europe | $16,000 |
| Central America and the Caribbean | $8,000 |
| South-Eastern Asia | $7,000 |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | $6,000 |
| Southern Asia | $6,000 |
| Southern America | $6,000 |
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- Universal had 35 active job postings in 2026, a 12.1% increase (+6) from 2025.
- Universal had 29 active job postings in 2025, a 7.1% increase (+2) from 2024.
- Universal had 27 active job postings in 2024, a 54.1% decline (-20) from 2023.
- Universal had 47 active job postings in 2023, a 6.6% increase from 2022.
- Hiring velocity in 2026: 37 new roles/month, down from 40 in 2025 and 37 in 2024. New metric
Universal's active job postings rose 12.1% in 2026 to 35, with new postings per month cooling from 48 in 2023 to 37 in 2026.
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Revelio Labs tracks employee sentiment across Universal's workforce based on public professional data. Overall sentiment is neutral and has improved year over year in 2026.
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- How fast is Universal growing?
- In 2026, Universal's headcount shrank 0.8% to 25,220 employees, up from 25,007 in 2025.
- Where are Universal employees located?
- Most Universal employees are based in Malawi (20.5% of headcount), followed by Brazil and the United States.
- What is the average salary at Universal?
- The average employee salary at Universal is approximately $17.2k per year.
- How many people does Universal hire per year?
- In 2026, Universal opened roughly 444 new roles — about 37 per month.
- When was Universal founded and where is it headquartered?
- Universal was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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