Leonardo

Leonardo S.p.A. is an Italian multinational company based in Rome, specializing in aerospace, defense, and security. Formerly known as Finmeccanica, the company rebranded in 2017 to honor the legacy of innovation associated with Leonardo da Vinci. With a history dating back to the 19th century, Leonardo has expertise in shipbuilding, electronics, mechanics, engineering, artificial intelligence, and supercomputing. Leonardo operates approximately 180 sites globally and emphasizes research and development. Its diverse portfolio includes military and civil aircraft, helicopters, aerostructures, electronics and defense systems, cybersecurity solutions, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company also has subsidiaries like Leonardo Global Solutions, which provides non-critical business services, and Leonardo DRS, a U.S.-based defense contractor that supports various branches of the U.S. military with advanced technology solutions. Leonardo serves national governments, defense forces, and security agencies worldwide, focusing on meeting the needs of military and civil aviation, naval forces, and homeland security.

Defense & Space Roma, Italy Founded 1948 ~1,639 employees MIL: LDO.MI

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Employees
1,639
+0.4% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$11.3M
Revenue ~$18.5B
Stock
LDO.MI
MIL
12-month attrition
7%
Tech: 11.6%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
417
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Leonardo went from 1,596 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,639 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 45 people joined, 35 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other624
Engineering386
Operations252
Sales115
Finance94
Success80
HR34
Design29

Salaries at Leonardo

All salaries

24 salary profiles in the US

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Leonardo FAQ

How many employees does Leonardo have?

Leonardo has about 1,639 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Leonardo's revenue per employee?

Leonardo makes about $11.29M in revenue per employee, based on $18.51B annual revenue and 1,639 employees.

How much does Leonardo pay?

6figr has 24 salary profiles for Leonardo in the US and 4 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Leonardo salaries page. See Leonardo salaries in the US

Is Leonardo a public company?

Yes. Leonardo is publicly traded under the ticker LDO.MI on MIL.

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