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.
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Headcount trend
Celanese went from 3,418 employees in Oct 2024 to 3,373 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 91 people joined, 55 left.
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Salaries at Celanese
All salaries9 salary profiles in the US
H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.
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Base Salary:
$128.1k - $172.8k
Base Salary:
$130k - $170k
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Celanese FAQ
How many employees does Celanese have?
Celanese has about 3,373 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.
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 $2.98M in revenue per employee, based on $10.06B annual revenue and 3,373 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 Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.
