Coherent

Coherent Corp. is a global leader in photonics, focusing on the design, manufacture, and supply of lasers, optical materials, semiconductors, and optoelectronic components. Founded in 1971, the company has grown through acquisitions and operates in over 20 countries, employing approximately 26,622 to 30,216 people. In FY 2024, Coherent reported revenue of $5.81 billion. The company is vertically integrated, producing complex optoelectronic devices across three main segments: Lasers, Networking, and Materials. Coherent develops industrial lasers for manufacturing and scientific applications, offers a wide range of optical communication solutions, and produces various optical materials and semiconductor lasers for consumer electronics and automotive technologies. Its technology supports diverse markets, including industrial, communications, electronics, aerospace, and life sciences, addressing complex challenges with a strong emphasis on research and development.

Semiconductors Saxonburg, United States Founded 1971 ~2,186 employees

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Employees
2,186
+0.4% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$2.7M
Revenue ~$5.8B
12-month attrition
13.6%
Tech: 15.6%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
344
Last 30 days

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Headcount by department

Engineering844
Other727
Operations278
Sales110
Finance78
HR74
Marketing26
Success23

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How many employees does Coherent have?

Coherent has about 2,186 employees, up 0.4% over the last 3 months (as of Apr 2026).

What is Coherent's revenue per employee?

Coherent makes about $2.66M in revenue per employee, based on $5.81B annual revenue and 2,186 employees.

How much does Coherent pay?

6figr has 14 salary profiles for Coherent in the US and 4 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Coherent salaries page. See Coherent salaries in the US

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