GE

General Electric (GE) is a historic American multinational conglomerate founded in 1892, stemming from the merger of Edison General Electric Company and Thomson-Houston Electric Company. With roots in Thomas Edison’s innovations, GE has played a significant role in technological advancement and industrial development for over a century. Today, GE operates as a focused industrial company, specializing in energy, aerospace, and healthcare. Its product offerings include gas and wind turbines, jet engines, medical imaging devices, and various industrial equipment. GE also maintains extensive research and development facilities, contributing to advancements in electrical technologies. In April 2024, GE restructured into three separate publicly traded companies, each concentrating on wind power, aerospace, and healthcare, marking a new chapter in its evolution. GE serves a diverse range of customers, including utilities, airlines, hospitals, and industrial manufacturers, reflecting its broad impact across multiple sectors.

Machinery Boston, United States ~14,600 employees Private · Debt Financing

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Employees
14,600
-0.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Total funding
$2M
Last round Debt Financing, Nov 2009
12-month attrition
7.8%
Tech: 8.1%
H1B filings, FY2026
135
Sponsors visas

Salaries at GE

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391 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering420
Operations37
Consulting8
Sales5
Finance3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 135 filings.

Funding

  • Nov 2009 · Debt Financing · $2M · U.S. Department of Energy

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GE FAQ

How many employees does GE have?

GE has about 14,600 employees, down 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does GE sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. GE filed 135 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

How much does GE pay?

6figr has 1,400 salary profiles for GE in India and 391 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the GE salaries page. See GE salaries in India

How much funding has GE raised?

GE has raised $2M in total funding; its latest round was Debt Financing in Nov 2009.

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