How many employees work at Wakefern Food?
Wakefern Food Corp. has 24,804 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -2.8%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Wakefern Food
A Mission That Makes Us Proud: From a small, local cooperative that began with eight grocery store owners, Wakefern Food Corp. has grown into the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States. Founded in , the cooperative includes nearly member families who today independently own and operate hundreds of supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Dearborn Market, Gourmet Garage, and Fairway Market banners in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania , Maryland, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Unique Own Brand Offerings: Our award-winning private label lines Wholesome Pantry, Bowl & Basket, and Paperbird combine innovation with premium products to give consumers high-quality food options at prices they've come to expect at our stores while delivering an unmatched purchase experience. Where Being a Good Neighbor Comes First: At Wakefern, we take pride in the places where we live and work and believe in the power of giving back to strengthen our communities. A Culture That Lifts Us All Up: Wakefern associates represent equal parts ambition and heart. Our support for our communities and business partners is only matched by our support for one another, in both our professional and personal lives. Together, We Make Wakefern Work.
As of December 2025
Wakefern Food
workforce metrics
Headcount
24.8k
Avg. Salary
$34.7k
Tenure
3.1yr
Growth Rate
-2.8%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Wakefern Food annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Wakefern Food total number of employees in 2025 was 24,806, a 2.8% decline from 2024.
- Wakefern Food total number of employees in 2024 was 25,510, a 2.0% decline from 2023.
- Wakefern Food total number of employees in 2023 was 26,022, a 0.5% decline from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Wakefern Food annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Wakefern Food active job postings in 2025 was 5,281, a 10.1% decline from 2024.
- Wakefern Food active job postings in 2024 was 5,842, a 173.5% increase from 2023.
- Wakefern Food active job postings in 2023 was 415, a 137.0% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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