British Council

The British Council is the UK's international cultural relations organization, established in 1934. It operates in over 100 countries, with offices in 229 towns and cities worldwide. The organization aims to promote knowledge of the UK and the English language while fostering cultural, scientific, technological, and educational cooperation. The British Council offers a variety of services, including English language teaching and examinations, arts and cultural exchange programs, and educational partnerships. It also manages development and training contracts globally, supporting overseas development initiatives. The organization serves a diverse audience, including students, educators, artists, and policymakers, and plays a vital role in enhancing the UK's cultural influence and international relations.

Nonprofit Organization Management London, United Kingdom Founded 1934 ~11,656 employees

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Employees
11,656
+0.4% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$110K
Revenue ~$1.3B
12-month attrition
8.6%
Tech: 10.4%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

British Council went from 11,642 employees in Oct 2024 to 11,656 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 301 people joined, 192 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other8,199
Operations1,358
Success566
Sales502
Marketing353
Finance326
HR158
Design113

Salaries at British Council

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How many employees does British Council have?

British Council has about 11,656 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is British Council's revenue per employee?

British Council makes about $110K in revenue per employee, based on $1.28B annual revenue and 11,656 employees.

How much does British Council pay?

6figr has 41 salary profiles for British Council in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the British Council salaries page. See British Council salaries

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