Avantor

Avantor is a global manufacturer and supplier of high-performance materials, chemicals, and laboratory products. Founded in 1904, the company has a long history of providing chemically pure reagents and high-quality materials that meet strict standards of purity and regulatory compliance. Avantor serves a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, healthcare, education, government, and advanced technologies. The company offers an extensive product portfolio with over 12,000 products marketed under well-known brands such as J.T.Baker®, Macron Fine Chemicals™, and BeneSphera™. Its offerings include laboratory chemicals, reagents, solvents, chromatography columns, and specialty chemicals used in various research and production processes. Avantor operates globally, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States, Europe, Mexico, and India, and serves approximately 10,000 customers in over 100 countries. With a workforce of more than 14,500 associates, Avantor emphasizes its commitment to supporting scientific innovation and production needs worldwide. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including VWR, enhancing its product and service offerings.

Research United States Founded 1904 ~3,554 employees NASDAQ: AVTR

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Employees
3,554
+0.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.9M
Revenue ~$6.8B
Stock
AVTR
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
9.1%
Tech: 8.4%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
281
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Avantor went from 3,280 employees in Oct 2024 to 3,554 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 102 people joined, 99 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,391
Operations532
Sales439
Finance337
Engineering337
Success254
HR116
Marketing96

Executive compensation

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Avantor FAQ

How many employees does Avantor have?

Avantor has about 3,554 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Avantor's revenue per employee?

Avantor makes about $1.91M in revenue per employee, based on $6.78B annual revenue and 3,554 employees.

How much does Avantor pay?

6figr has 22 salary profiles for Avantor in India and 7 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Avantor salaries page. See Avantor salaries in India

Is Avantor a public company?

Yes. Avantor is publicly traded under the ticker AVTR on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.