Google — Employer Visibility Index
Google ranks #2 of 80 Technology employers in United States on the PerceptionX Employer Visibility Index (2026-08), with an AI Visibility Score of 87.2 out of 100. Across all 1451 tracked employers in United States, Google ranks #20.
AI models most frequently position Google alongside Microsoft, Salesforce, and Apple when discussing Technology employers.
The company shows strongest employer visibility in Application & Communication, Candidate Feedback and Career Opportunities.
Google's Visibility Score has risen from 81.6 to 87.2 across its last 5 measurements (since January 2026), slipping 1 place in the Technology rankings. Microsoft has moved ahead of it. It now trails Microsoft by 5.1 points.
This analysis is based on AI-generated responses from ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. Data is refreshed regularly to reflect changes in AI employer perception.
Theme rankings (Technology, United States)
| Theme | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Onboarding | #1 | 100 |
| Compensation | #1 | 100 |
| Job Security | #1 | 100 |
| Candidate Feedback | #1 | 66.7 |
| Application & Communication | #1 | 100 |
| Inclusion | #2 | 100 |
| Innovation | #2 | 100 |
| Leadership | #2 | 100 |
| Company Culture | #2 | 100 |
| Career Opportunities | #2 | 100 |
| Interview Experience | #3 | 66.7 |
| Mission, Purpose & Impact | #4 | 66.7 |
| Wellbeing & Balance | #14 | 33.3 |
Ranking history
| Month | Rank | Visibility Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01 | #1 | 81.6 |
| 2026-02 | #1 | 72.3 |
| 2026-03 | #2 | 100 |
| 2026-04 | #3 | 81.3 |
Top Technology employers in United States
- #1 Microsoft (score 92.3)
- #3 Salesforce (score 69.2)
- #4 Apple (score 61.5)
- #5 Adobe (score 56.4)
- #6 Meta (score 46.2)
Other industries
- Cloud Data Platform: ranked #1 (score 84.6)
- Artificial Intelligence: ranked #1 (score 76.9)
- Electronics: ranked #5 (score 50)
- Enterprise Software: ranked #9 (score 35.9)
- Cybersecurity: ranked #7 (score 34.2)
- Media & Entertainment: ranked #11 (score 23.1)
- Automotive: ranked #23 (score 6.3)
- Retail: ranked #34 (score 5.1)
- Healthcare: ranked #100 (score 2.6)
- Fintech: ranked #36 (score 2.6)
- Apparel: ranked #53 (score 2.6)
- Real Estate: ranked #71 (score 2.1)
Data updated 2026-08-25. Source: PerceptionX Employer Visibility Index. Machine-readable data: https://employers.perceptionx.ai/api/company/google.