Ericsson

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, commonly known as Ericsson, is a Swedish multinational telecommunications company founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm. With around 100,000 employees worldwide, Ericsson has grown from a telegraph repair shop into a leading provider of telecommunications equipment and services. Ericsson manufactures a wide range of telecommunications equipment, including mobile and fixed network infrastructure, base stations, and core network equipment. The company is a key player in mobile network design, deployment, and operation, having pioneered technologies such as GSM, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G. Additionally, Ericsson offers managed services for network design and management, as well as digital services that encompass software for network management, cloud infrastructure, IoT solutions, and analytics. The company is also focused on advancing emerging technologies like 5G, IoT, and edge computing to support new applications and services. Ericsson primarily serves telecommunications operators and service providers globally, supplying advanced communication infrastructure to major telecom companies across various regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Telecommunications Stockholm, Sweden Founded 1876 ~50,171 employees NASDAQ: ERIC

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Employees
50,171
+0.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$492K
Revenue ~$24.7B
Stock
ERIC
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6.4%
Tech: 7.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
54
Sponsors visas

Salaries at Ericsson

All salaries

304 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

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Layoffs

Details

1,600 roles cut in the last 12 months.

  • Jan 2026 · 1,600 roles · Stockholm, Sweden

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering273
IT49
Operations43
Executive5
Sales3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 54 filings.

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Ericsson FAQ

How many employees does Ericsson have?

Ericsson has about 50,171 employees, up 0.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Ericsson sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Ericsson filed 54 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

Has Ericsson had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. Ericsson has reported 1,600 layoffs in 2026, most recently on Jan 15, 2026.

What is Ericsson's revenue per employee?

Ericsson makes about $492K in revenue per employee, based on $24.68B annual revenue and 50,171 employees.

How much does Ericsson pay?

6figr has 1,376 salary profiles for Ericsson in India and 304 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Ericsson salaries page. See Ericsson salaries in India

Is Ericsson a public company?

Yes. Ericsson is publicly traded under the ticker ERIC on NASDAQ.

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