KONE

KONE Corporation is a global leader in the manufacturing and servicing of elevators and escalators, headquartered in Finland. Established in 1910 as a machine repair shop in Helsinki, KONE has grown to operate in nearly 70 countries with a workforce of over 60,000 employees. The company reported annual net sales of 11.1 billion in 2024 and maintains a maintenance base of more than 1.7 million units. KONE specializes in the design, manufacture, and maintenance of elevators and escalators. Their services include maintenance and modernization solutions for these systems, as well as installation and servicing of automatic building doors and moving building systems. KONE has a history of technological innovation, introducing features like automatic doors and machine-room-less elevators. The company serves a wide range of clients, including builders, facility managers, and architects, with a commitment to enhancing urban living through safe and sustainable people flow solutions.

Machinery Espoo, Finland Founded 1910 ~11,218 employees HEL: KNEBV.HE

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Employees
11,218
+1.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1M
Revenue ~$11.6B
Stock
KNEBV.HE
HEL
12-month attrition
5.9%
Tech: 7%
H1B filings, FY2026
5
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
524
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

KONE went from 9,998 employees in Oct 2024 to 11,218 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 500 people joined, 163 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other4,203
Engineering2,083
Operations1,863
Sales1,421
Success541
Finance486
HR248
Design205

Salaries at KONE

All salaries

68 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering7
Consulting2
IT1
Executive1

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

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KONE FAQ

How many employees does KONE have?

KONE has about 11,218 employees, up 1.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does KONE sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. KONE 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 KONE's revenue per employee?

KONE makes about $1.03M in revenue per employee, based on $11.56B annual revenue and 11,218 employees.

How much does KONE pay?

6figr has 68 salary profiles for KONE in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the KONE salaries page. See KONE salaries

Is KONE a public company?

Yes. KONE is publicly traded under the ticker KNEBV.HE on HEL.

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