Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, as well as off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. Established in 1925 from the merger of Holt Manufacturing Company and C.L. Best Tractor Company, Caterpillar has a rich history that dates back to the 19th century with innovations in agricultural equipment. The company offers a wide range of products, including track-type tractors, bulldozers, motor graders, and off-highway trucks. Caterpillar also produces diesel and natural gas engines, gensets, marine engines, and hydraulic components. Their equipment plays a crucial role in infrastructure projects globally, supporting road building, dams, and mining operations. Caterpillar is committed to innovation and sustainability, with a strong presence in over 190 countries through a network of more than 170 dealers.

Machinery Irving, United States Founded 1925 ~35,214 employees NASDAQ: CAT

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Employees
35,214
+1.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.9M
Revenue ~$67.6B
Stock
CAT
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
5.8%
Tech: 6.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
224
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
1,621
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Caterpillar went from 31,633 employees in Jul 2023 to 35,214 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 1,695 people joined, 563 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other15,732
Engineering10,941
Operations3,438
Sales1,259
Finance961
Marketing896
Success869
HR840

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Caterpillar

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251 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering781
Operations61
IT18
Consulting11
Sales2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 224 filings.

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Caterpillar FAQ

How many employees does Caterpillar have?

Caterpillar has about 35,214 employees, up 1.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Caterpillar sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Caterpillar filed 224 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Caterpillar's revenue per employee?

Caterpillar makes about $1.92M in revenue per employee, based on $67.59B annual revenue and 35,214 employees.

How much does Caterpillar pay?

6figr has 345 salary profiles for Caterpillar in India and 251 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Caterpillar salaries page. See Caterpillar salaries in India

Is Caterpillar a public company?

Yes. Caterpillar is publicly traded under the ticker CAT on NASDAQ.

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