In-N-Out Burger beats Google, Apple as California’s top employer for 2026: report

The Brief

  • In-N-Out Burger officially ranked #2 on Glassdoor’s 18th annual “Best Places to Work” list for 2026, trailing Indiana’s Crew Carwash.
  • The Irvine-based chain is the highest-rated California company on the list, outperforming Silicon Valley heavyweights like Nvidia (#3), ServiceNow (#7), and Google (#11).
  • High employee satisfaction was driven by pay and culture, with reviewers highlighting supportive leadership and career growth within the fast-food industry.

LOS ANGELES In a major shakeup for the 2026 job market, In-N-Out Burger has outpaced global tech giants like Google and Apple to secure the #2 spot on Glassdoor’s 18th annual “Best Places to Work” list.

What we know:

According to the 18th annual Glassdoor “Best Places to Work” list released on January 21, In-N-Out Burger secured the #2 spot in the “U.S. Large Companies” category.

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