Christie's

Christie's is a prestigious British auction house founded in 1766 by James Christie in London. With over 250 years of history, it has evolved into a global leader in the art market, specializing in fine art and luxury goods. The company operates from its headquarters in London and has major selling centers in New York City, along with offices in cities like Rome, Geneva, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Christie's conducts live and online auctions worldwide, offering a platform for a wide range of items, including fine art, decorative arts, jewelry, wine, and collectibles. The firm also provides private sales, art advisory, and valuation services to collectors, museums, and institutions. Notable sales include masterpieces from Old Masters to contemporary art and rare collectibles, attracting a diverse clientele of private collectors, museums, dealers, and luxury consumers. Christie's reputation and global reach make it a central hub in the international art and luxury markets.

Luxury Goods & Jewelry United Kingdom Founded 1766 ~1,135 employees

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Employees
1,135
+1.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$5M
Revenue ~$5.7B
12-month attrition
10.6%
Tech: 8.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
48
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Christie's went from 1,023 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,135 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 87 people joined, 39 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other453
Sales193
Design148
Operations125
Marketing78
Success61
Finance50
HR14

Salaries at Christie's

All salaries

6 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Education2
Operations1
Marketing1
Engineering1
Consulting1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Christie's FAQ

How many employees does Christie's have?

Christie's has about 1,135 employees, up 1.7% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Christie's sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Christie's filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Consulting role.

What is Christie's's revenue per employee?

Christie's makes about $5.02M in revenue per employee, based on $5.7B annual revenue and 1,135 employees.

How much does Christie's pay?

6figr has 6 salary profiles for Christie's in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Christie's salaries page. See Christie's salaries in the US

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