Garmin

Garmin Ltd. is a multinational technology company founded in 1989 in Lenexa, Kansas. Initially named ProNav, Garmin specializes in Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and has established itself as a leader in GPS navigation and wearable technology, with a revenue of approximately $6.29 billion in 2024. Garmin offers a wide range of GPS-based products and services. This includes navigation devices for automotive, aviation, marine, and outdoor activities, as well as fitness and multisport smartwatches like the Forerunner series and the luxury MARQ collection. Their devices feature GPS tracking and health monitoring capabilities, catering to athletes, adventurers, and everyday users. Garmin also provides connected services that enhance user experience with live traffic and weather updates. The company serves a diverse customer base, including outdoor enthusiasts, athletes, aviation and marine professionals, automotive consumers, and luxury smartwatch buyers, through a global network of dealers and distributors in over 100 countries.

Electrical/electronic Manufacturing Olathe, United States ~7,721 employees NASDAQ: GRMN

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Employees
7,721
+0.5% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$816K
Revenue ~$6.3B
Stock
GRMN
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
5.9%
Tech: 6.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
20
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
10
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Garmin went from 6,581 employees in Oct 2024 to 7,721 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 513 people joined, 161 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering3,993
Other1,332
Design569
Operations495
Sales377
Success309
Marketing245
Finance196

Executive compensation

Salaries at Garmin

All salaries

227 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering111
Operations21
IT11
Consulting3
Executive1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 20 filings.

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Garmin FAQ

How many employees does Garmin have?

Garmin has about 7,721 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Garmin sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Garmin filed 20 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Garmin's revenue per employee?

Garmin makes about $816K in revenue per employee, based on $6.3B annual revenue and 7,721 employees.

How much does Garmin pay?

6figr has 227 salary profiles for Garmin in the US and 5 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Garmin salaries page. See Garmin salaries in the US

Is Garmin a public company?

Yes. Garmin is publicly traded under the ticker GRMN on NASDAQ.

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