Want a better job in GA? These are the best large employers in state for 2026, Forbes says
If you work for a large corporate company and you are curious about how other companies stack up with salary, work/life balance and more, this new Forbes list is for you.
Forbes just released their list of the Best Large Employers for 2026 and here’s what to know about employers in Georgia:
How Forbes ranked employers
According to Forbes, the seventh annual list contains research data from Statista, which surveyed more than 217,000 employees who work for a company of at least 1,000 people within the United States. Companies with over 5,000 employers are deemed large and are on this current list.
Surveys had a variety of questions, mostly pertaining to salary, work environment, training programs and opportunities to advance. However, the surveys also included questions about if the employee would recommend the company to others as well as opportunities for employees to rate the employer on certain criteria or scenarios.
Then each company was given a score based on the results of the survey and finally, ranked with other companies that received high scores.
So, which employers are the best in Georgia? Here’s what to know:
Which large employer is the best in GA?
Delta Air Lines was ranked 13th overall on the list of Best Employers by Forbes, but it is the number one best large employer in the state. Delta, based in Atlanta, was founded in 1924 and has over 100,000 employees.
What other large employers in GA made the list?
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (45th overall)
- Southern Company (110 overall)
- Forsyth County School District (156)
- Georgia Southern University (171)
- Coca-Cola (225)
What do you think about this list? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
This story was originally published February 25, 2026 at 6:00 AM with the headline "Want a better job in GA? These are the best large employers in state for 2026, Forbes says."
