Kantar

Kantar is a prominent global market research, data, and analytics company based in London, England. With a workforce of approximately 25,000 to 30,000 employees, Kantar operates in over 90 countries. Founded in 1992 as part of the WPP advertising group, the company has grown through the consolidation of several research firms, establishing itself as one of the largest market intelligence and advisory firms in the world. Kantar specializes in providing marketing data, consumer insights, and analytics to help businesses understand consumer behavior and market trends. Its services include market research, brand guidance, advertising effectiveness, social media monitoring, and consumer behavior analysis. The consulting division, Kantar Consulting, offers expertise in brand strategy, retail analytics, and marketing ROI. Kantar serves a diverse range of clients, including major global brands like Unilever, PepsiCo, and Amazon, delivering valuable insights to support their marketing strategies.

Market Research United Kingdom Founded 1992 ~9,075 employees

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Employees
9,075
+0.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$406K
Revenue ~$3.7B
12-month attrition
11.1%
Tech: 9.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
5
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
67
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Kantar went from 8,932 employees in Oct 2024 to 9,075 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 404 people joined, 255 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other5,374
Engineering940
Operations899
Marketing761
Sales370
Finance249
HR160
Success121

Salaries at Kantar

All salaries

64 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Marketing7
Engineering6
Operations3
Consulting1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 5 filings.

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Kantar FAQ

How many employees does Kantar have?

Kantar has about 9,075 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Kantar sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Kantar filed 5 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Kantar's revenue per employee?

Kantar makes about $406K in revenue per employee, based on $3.68B annual revenue and 9,075 employees.

How much does Kantar pay?

6figr has 64 salary profiles for Kantar in India and 14 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Kantar salaries page. See Kantar salaries in India

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