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 ~19,832 employees NYSE: DOW

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Employees
19,832
-0.2% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$2M
Revenue ~$40B
Stock
DOW
NYSE
12-month attrition
5.6%
Tech: 8.8%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
287
Last 30 days

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other11,648
Engineering2,655
Operations2,490
Sales1,021
Finance580
Success550
Marketing353
HR302

Executive compensation

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Dow FAQ

How many employees does Dow have?

Dow has about 19,832 employees, down 0.2% over the last 3 months (as of Apr 2026).

What is Dow's revenue per employee?

Dow makes about $2.02M in revenue per employee, based on $39.97B annual revenue and 19,832 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.