BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a prominent French multinational bank and financial services holding company based in Paris. Established in 2000 from the merger of Banque Nationale de Paris and Paribas, it ranks as the second largest bank in Europe and the eighth largest worldwide by total assets. The bank employs around 190,000 people globally and is publicly traded on Euronext Paris. The bank operates through three main divisions: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services, which provides retail banking solutions; Investment & Protection Services, offering wealth management and insurance; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, serving large corporations and public sector clients. BNP Paribas offers a wide range of financial products, including retail banking services, corporate banking solutions, investment products, and various insurance options. With a strong presence in Europe and significant operations in the United States, BNP Paribas serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, small to medium enterprises, and large corporations.

Banking Paris, France Founded 1848 ~18,234 employees

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Employees
18,234
+1.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$2.6M
Revenue ~$47.5B
12-month attrition
9.3%
Tech: 9.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
21
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

BNP Paribas went from 16,622 employees in Jul 2023 to 18,234 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 1,248 people joined, 502 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other12,201
Engineering1,620
Operations1,297
Sales1,187
Finance918
Success513
HR290
Marketing150

Salaries at BNP Paribas

All salaries

110 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Finance36
Consulting20
Engineering9
Operations7
Sales4

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 21 filings.

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BNP Paribas FAQ

How many employees does BNP Paribas have?

BNP Paribas has about 18,234 employees, up 1.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does BNP Paribas sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. BNP Paribas filed 21 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. The largest group was Finance roles.

What is BNP Paribas's revenue per employee?

BNP Paribas makes about $2.6M in revenue per employee, based on $47.49B annual revenue and 18,234 employees.

How much does BNP Paribas pay?

6figr has 292 salary profiles for BNP Paribas in India and 110 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the BNP Paribas salaries page. See BNP Paribas salaries in India

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