Key employers in connecticut
Global names translate to local benefits for Connecticut workers.
A vibrant ecosystem of top talent and top employers.
Connecticut is home to 14 of the businesses on the Fortune 500 list — as well as hundreds more leaders in such growing industries as advanced manufacturing, aerospace, bioscience, insurtech, medtech and more. Listed below are the Fortune 500 companies headquartered in Connecticut, but scroll down to see a few more examples of the top employers in each of our key industry sectors.
Fortune 500 Companies
Connecticut is home to the headquarters of 14 companies on the 2021 Fortune 500 list, which is compiled based on a combination of five factors: sales, profits, assets, market value, and employees.
Fortune, Fortune 500, 2021
Top employers in each industry sector.
Listed below is just a small sampling of the top employers in each of Connecticut’s key industry sectors.
Aerospace / Defense
Bioscience / Healthcare / Medical
Consumer
Film, TV, Digital Media
Financial Services
Green Technology
Insurance
Manufacturing
Technology Innovation
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