BASF

BASF SE is a leading German multinational chemical company, founded in 1865 in Mannheim, Germany. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, BASF operates in over 30 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Russia. The company has a rich history, starting as a synthetic dye manufacturer and evolving into a global leader in the chemical industry. BASF offers a diverse range of products through its integrated Verbund systems, which enhance production efficiency. Its core offerings include basic chemicals, plastics, agrochemicals, dyes, pigments, and specialty products. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, serving various markets such as agriculture, automotive, construction, electronics, personal care, and energy. BASF continues to expand its global operations while focusing on customer proximity and collaboration.

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Chemicals Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany Founded 1865 ~26,234 employees SIX: BAS.SW

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Employees
26,234
+0.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$2.6M
Revenue ~$68B
Stock
BAS.SW
SIX
12-month attrition
7.9%
Tech: 9.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
10
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

BASF went from 25,011 employees in Jul 2023 to 26,234 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 979 people joined, 659 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other17,149
Sales2,513
Operations1,870
Engineering1,690
Marketing1,098
HR610
Finance553
Success445

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Salaries at BASF

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232 salary profiles in India

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering44
Consulting7
Operations4
Sales3
Finance3
Historical LCA Filings
2026
10
2025
33
2024
20

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 10 filings.

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BASF FAQ

How many employees does BASF have?

BASF has about 26,234 employees, up 0.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does BASF sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. BASF filed 10 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is BASF's revenue per employee?

BASF makes about $2.59M in revenue per employee, based on $67.99B annual revenue and 26,234 employees.

How much does BASF pay?

6figr has 232 salary profiles for BASF in India and 20 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the BASF salaries page. See BASF salaries in India

Is BASF a public company?

Yes. BASF is publicly traded under the ticker BAS.SW on SIX.

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