It should be noted that the majority of businesses (more than 80%) in Kelowna the Central Okanagan have less than 20 employees. The companies below are listed as major employers based on the number of people they employ in the Central Okanagan (Peachland, Westbank, Kelowna, and Lake Country). These companies may employ additional people outside of the region.
| Name |
No. of Employees |
| School District #23 |
2,380 |
| Kelowna General Hospital |
1,800 |
| Okanagan University College |
900 |
| City of Kelowna |
713 |
| Big White/Silver Star Ski Resorts |
700 |
| BC Cottonwoods |
600 |
| Overwaitea Food & Drug |
525 |
| Riverside Forest Products |
495 |
| Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter |
450 |
| Sun-Rype Products Ltd. |
380 |
| Real Canadian Superstore |
350 |
| The Grand Okanagan Resort |
285 |
| Northside Industries Inc |
275 |
| BC Fruit Packers Co-op |
250 |
| The Bay |
250 |
| Gorman Brothers Lumber Ltd. |
250 |
| Interior Savings |
250 |
| BC Health Unit |
250 |
| Campion Marine |
215 |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation |
210 |
| Manteo Resort |
200 |
| Pacific Safety Products |
200 |
| Okanagan North Growers Co-op |
200 |
| Walmart |
200 |
| Kelowna Daily Courier |
193 |
| Coast Capri Hotel |
187 |
| Rona Revy Incorporated |
175 |
| Canada Safeway |
150 |
| We Care Home Health Services |
150 |
| Kelowna Boys & Girls Club |
150 |
Source: Economic Development Commission