GHD

GHD Group is a global, employee-owned professional services firm based in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 1928. With over 12,000 employees across 165 offices worldwide, GHD specializes in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. The firm focuses on delivering solutions that benefit communities through infrastructure, advisory, and consulting services for both public and private sector clients. GHD offers a wide range of multidisciplinary services, including engineering for water, transportation, energy, and mining projects, as well as architectural services and environmental consulting. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, establishing a strong presence in regions such as North America, the UK, and Southeast Asia. GHD emphasizes collaboration with clients and the use of new technologies to address community needs effectively.

Civil Engineering Sydney, Australia Founded 1928 ~11,213 employees

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Employees
11,213
+0.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$174K
Revenue ~$1.9B
Total funding
$270M
Last round Jan 2017
12-month attrition
10.2%
Tech: 11.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
172
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

GHD went from 10,627 employees in Oct 2024 to 11,213 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 444 people joined, 336 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other4,563
Engineering3,758
Operations895
Design647
Sales457
Finance368
HR222
Marketing182

Funding

  • Jan 2017 · $471K
  • Jul 2014 · $270M

Salaries at GHD

All salaries

8 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering10
Operations2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.

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GHD FAQ

How many employees does GHD have?

GHD has about 11,213 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does GHD sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. GHD filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is GHD's revenue per employee?

GHD makes about $174K in revenue per employee, based on $1.95B annual revenue and 11,213 employees.

How much does GHD pay?

6figr has 8 salary profiles for GHD in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the GHD salaries page. See GHD salaries

How much funding has GHD raised?

GHD has raised $270.47M in total funding.

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