Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes is a prominent global energy technology company based in Houston, Texas. Established in 1987 through the merger of Baker International and Hughes Tool Company, it specializes in oilfield services, equipment, and innovative solutions for the energy sector. The company has roots dating back to the early 20th century, with significant contributions to oilfield technology, including the development of the rotary drill bit. Baker Hughes operates in over 120 countries, focusing on providing safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions. Its offerings span the entire energy value chain, including drilling and evaluation services, completion and production systems, and various industrial services. The company is committed to sustainability, with a net-zero carbon goal, and serves a diverse range of energy and industrial clients worldwide.

Houston, United States ~34,407 employees NASDAQ: BKR

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Employees
34,407
+0.2% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$806K
Revenue ~$27.7B
Stock
BKR
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6.7%
Tech: 7.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
6
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
995
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Baker Hughes went from 33,000 employees in Jul 2023 to 34,407 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 993 people joined, 658 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other20,214
Engineering6,953
Operations3,001
Sales1,569
Success955
Finance883
HR376
Product216

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Baker Hughes

All salaries

72 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering25
Operations7
Finance4
Sales3
Executive2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.

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Baker Hughes FAQ

How many employees does Baker Hughes have?

Baker Hughes has about 34,407 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Baker Hughes sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Baker Hughes filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Baker Hughes's revenue per employee?

Baker Hughes makes about $806K in revenue per employee, based on $27.73B annual revenue and 34,407 employees.

How much does Baker Hughes pay?

6figr has 72 salary profiles for Baker Hughes in India and 29 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Baker Hughes salaries page. See Baker Hughes salaries in India

Is Baker Hughes a public company?

Yes. Baker Hughes is publicly traded under the ticker BKR on NASDAQ.

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