Danaher

Danaher Corporation is a global conglomerate based in Washington, D.C., founded in 1984. The company has evolved from its origins as a real estate investment trust into a leader in manufacturing and industrial operations, employing around 63,000 people and generating $23.9 billion in revenue as of 2024. Danaher focuses on life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology, utilizing the Danaher Business System (DBS) to enhance operational efficiency and innovation. The company has made significant acquisitions to strengthen its position in healthcare, including Radiometer, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, and Cepheid for diagnostics, as well as SCIEX and Pall Corporation for life sciences. Danaher’s product offerings include clinical analyzers, molecular testing systems, mass spectrometers, and water quality monitoring systems, serving a diverse customer base that includes healthcare providers, biopharmaceutical companies, and industrial clients.

Medical Devices Washington, United States Founded 1984 ~2,455 employees NASDAQ: DHR

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Employees
2,455
+1.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$9.7M
Revenue ~$23.8B
Stock
DHR
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
9.3%
Tech: 8.8%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Danaher went from 2,188 employees in Oct 2024 to 2,455 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 156 people joined, 57 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other850
Operations406
Engineering288
HR286
Finance217
Sales205
Marketing100
Success52

Executive compensation

Salaries at Danaher

All salaries

35 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
Engineering4
Finance2
Operations1
Marketing1
IT1

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

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Danaher FAQ

How many employees does Danaher have?

Danaher has about 2,455 employees, up 1.7% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Danaher sponsor H1B visas?

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

What is Danaher's revenue per employee?

Danaher makes about $9.7M in revenue per employee, based on $23.82B annual revenue and 2,455 employees.

How much does Danaher pay?

6figr has 44 salary profiles for Danaher in India and 35 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Danaher salaries page. See Danaher salaries in India

Is Danaher a public company?

Yes. Danaher is publicly traded under the ticker DHR on NASDAQ.

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