Gentex

Gentex Corporation is a global technology company based in Zeeland, Michigan, founded in 1974. Initially focused on fire protection products, Gentex has become a leader in electro-optical innovations, particularly in the automotive sector. The company specializes in integrating advanced optics, electronics, and materials science to create proprietary solutions. Gentex's primary offerings include auto-dimming mirrors, which automatically darken to reduce glare, and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) that enhance vehicle safety through integrated cameras and sensors. The company also produces photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms for commercial use. With a strong emphasis on research and development, Gentex continues to innovate in light management and connected vehicle systems, serving nearly every major global automaker and various commercial sectors.

Electrical/electronic Manufacturing Zeeland, United States Founded 1974 ~1,886 employees NASDAQ: GNTX

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Employees
1,886
+0.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.2M
Revenue ~$2.3B
Stock
GNTX
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
7.9%
Tech: 8.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
6
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
37
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Gentex went from 1,920 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,886 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 62 people joined, 51 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering729
Other463
Operations409
Success71
Design67
Sales58
Finance45
HR28

Salaries at Gentex

All salaries

6 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering16
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.

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Gentex FAQ

How many employees does Gentex have?

Gentex has about 1,886 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Gentex sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Gentex filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Gentex's revenue per employee?

Gentex makes about $1.22M in revenue per employee, based on $2.3B annual revenue and 1,886 employees.

How much does Gentex pay?

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

Is Gentex a public company?

Yes. Gentex is publicly traded under the ticker GNTX on NASDAQ.

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