BHP

BHP Group Limited, originally founded as the Broken Hill Proprietary Company in 1885, is an Australian multinational mining and metals corporation and the largest mining company in the world. The company started with the discovery of silver deposits in Broken Hill, New South Wales, and has since expanded into various base metals and minerals. BHP is headquartered in Melbourne and London and has a strong history of growth through strategic acquisitions and innovation. BHP's core business focuses on the extraction and processing of a wide range of commodities, including iron ore, coal, copper, petroleum, and natural gas. The company also produces other minerals like manganese and nickel. In addition to mining, BHP operates integrated steelworks and provides logistics services, including shipping fleets and coal collieries. Its products serve a diverse customer base, including steel manufacturers and energy producers across global markets in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Mining & Metals Melbourne, Australia Founded 1851 ~24,337 employees NASDAQ: BHP

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Employees
24,337
+0.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$2.1M
Revenue ~$51.2B
Stock
BHP
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6.7%
Tech: 8%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

BHP went from 23,325 employees in Oct 2024 to 24,337 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 599 people joined, 298 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other14,078
Operations3,881
Engineering3,130
Finance1,367
HR617
Sales585
Marketing338
Success198

Salaries at BHP

All salaries

3 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering9
Finance3
Executive3
HR2
IT2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.

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BHP FAQ

How many employees does BHP have?

BHP has about 24,337 employees, up 0.7% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does BHP sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. BHP filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is BHP's revenue per employee?

BHP makes about $2.1M in revenue per employee, based on $51.17B annual revenue and 24,337 employees.

How much does BHP pay?

6figr has 3 salary profiles for BHP in India and 2 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the BHP salaries page. See BHP salaries in India

Is BHP a public company?

Yes. BHP is publicly traded under the ticker BHP on NASDAQ.

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