CERN
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is a leading international scientific research organization established in 1954. Headquartered near Geneva, Switzerland, CERN focuses on advancing nuclear and particle physics through collaborative efforts among member countries. It serves as a model for scientific cooperation, promoting unity and peaceful collaboration in fundamental physics research. CERN operates some of the world's most advanced particle accelerators and detectors, including the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which is the largest and most powerful particle accelerator. The organization conducts experiments to investigate the fundamental interactions between subatomic particles, contributing to our understanding of the universe's basic constituents and forces. CERN also plays a significant role in technological innovations, such as the development of advanced particle detectors and the creation of the World Wide Web for information sharing among scientists. CERN collaborates with the global scientific community, including physicists, engineers, and researchers from over 100 countries, and engages with educational institutions and technology companies to promote science and technology development.
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CERN went from 683 employees in Jul 2023 to 623 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 95 people joined, 26 left.
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How many employees does CERN have?
CERN has about 623 employees, up 4.2% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).
What is CERN's revenue per employee?
CERN makes about $2.85M in revenue per employee, based on $1.77B annual revenue and 623 employees.
How much does CERN pay?
6figr has 1 salary profile for CERN in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the CERN salaries page. See CERN salaries
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