Chevron

Chevron Corporation is a multinational energy company based in San Ramon, California. It specializes in all aspects of the oil and gas industry, including exploration, production, refining, and marketing. The company also operates in petrochemicals, polymers, coal and mineral mining, and geothermal energy. Founded in 1879, Chevron has a rich history that includes significant milestones such as the discovery of major oil fields in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Over the years, it has grown through various mergers and acquisitions, including Gulf Oil, Texaco, and Unocal. Chevron is recognized as one of the largest oil companies globally, with operations spanning the Middle East, Latin America, the Gulf of Mexico, Nigeria, Indonesia, Libya, Spain, and Canada. The company reported $202.792 billion in revenue in 2024 and operates several refineries, including California's largest.

Oil & Energy Houston, United States Founded 1879 ~34,897 employees NASDAQ: CVX

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Employees
34,897
+0.5% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$5.4M
Revenue ~$187B
Stock
CVX
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
5.4%
Tech: 6.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
16
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
287
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Chevron went from 33,875 employees in Oct 2024 to 34,897 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 730 people joined, 385 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other15,273
Engineering6,650
Operations6,273
Finance2,421
Sales1,705
Success839
HR793
Marketing517

Executive compensation

Salaries at Chevron

All salaries

148 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering63
Operations4
IT2
Consulting1
Executive1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 16 filings.

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Chevron FAQ

How many employees does Chevron have?

Chevron has about 34,897 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Chevron sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Chevron filed 16 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Chevron's revenue per employee?

Chevron makes about $5.36M in revenue per employee, based on $187.03B annual revenue and 34,897 employees.

How much does Chevron pay?

6figr has 148 salary profiles for Chevron in the US and 23 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Chevron salaries page. See Chevron salaries in the US

Is Chevron a public company?

Yes. Chevron is publicly traded under the ticker CVX on NASDAQ.

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