Dow

Dow Inc. is a multinational materials science company based in Midland, Michigan. Founded in 1897 by chemist Herbert Henry Dow, the company has evolved from its early focus on bleach and potassium bromide to become a global leader in chemicals, plastics, agricultural products, and advanced materials. Dow operates in over 180 countries, emphasizing integrated manufacturing and strong research and development. The company offers a wide range of products, including bromine, chlorine, magnesium, and various agricultural chemicals. Its plastics and advanced materials division includes synthetic rubber, silicones, and performance plastics. Dow serves diverse markets such as food, transportation, health and medicine, personal and home care, and building and construction. With a commitment to sustainable innovation, Dow aims to enhance human progress through science and technology.

Chemicals Midland, United States Founded 1897 ~20,319 employees NYSE: DOW

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Employees
20,319
+0.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$2M
Revenue ~$40B
Stock
DOW
NYSE
12-month attrition
5.9%
Tech: 8.9%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
279
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Dow went from 20,648 employees in Oct 2024 to 20,319 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 359 people joined, 491 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other9,481
Operations4,099
Engineering2,919
Finance1,056
Sales1,055
Success691
Marketing368
HR328

Executive compensation

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Dow FAQ

How many employees does Dow have?

Dow has about 20,319 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Dow's revenue per employee?

Dow makes about $1.97M in revenue per employee, based on $39.97B annual revenue and 20,319 employees.

How much does Dow pay?

6figr has 117 salary profiles for Dow in the US and 106 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Dow salaries page. See Dow salaries in the US

Is Dow a public company?

Yes. Dow is publicly traded under the ticker DOW on NYSE.

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