Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global technology and specialty materials company based in Irving, Texas. As a Fortune 500 company, it is a leading producer of acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM), contributing significantly to the global market with an annual production of approximately 1.95 million tonnes of acetic acid. Founded in 1918, Celanese has evolved from its origins in cellulose acetate fabrics to a diverse portfolio that includes engineered materials, specialty chemicals, and polymers. The company operates 25 production plants and six research centers across 11 countries, with a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Celanese serves various industries, including automotive, electronics, paints and coatings, adhesives, textiles, and packaging, providing high-performance materials essential for numerous manufacturing processes. With around 12,000 employees and over 50 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Celanese continues to innovate and adapt to meet the needs of global markets.

Chemicals Irving, United States Founded 1912 ~3,198 employees NYSE: CE

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Employees
3,198
+0.5% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$3.1M
Revenue ~$10.1B
Stock
CE
NYSE
12-month attrition
9.2%
Tech: 10.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
119
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Celanese went from 3,163 employees in Jul 2023 to 3,198 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 106 people joined, 114 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,944
Engineering440
Operations343
Sales174
Finance100
Success91
HR63
Marketing31

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Celanese

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9 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering31
Finance5
Operations4
Consulting2
Sales1

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

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Celanese FAQ

How many employees does Celanese have?

Celanese has about 3,198 employees, up 0.5% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Celanese sponsor H1B visas?

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

What is Celanese's revenue per employee?

Celanese makes about $3.15M in revenue per employee, based on $10.06B annual revenue and 3,198 employees.

How much does Celanese pay?

6figr has 9 salary profiles for Celanese in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Celanese salaries page. See Celanese salaries in the US

Is Celanese a public company?

Yes. Celanese is publicly traded under the ticker CE on NYSE.

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 11 Oct 2026.