Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company based in Wickliffe, Ohio. Founded in 1928, it has evolved from producing graphited lubricants for automobiles to offering innovative chemical solutions across various markets, including transportation, personal care, industrial, and health. The company operates in over 100 countries and employs more than 5,000 people. Lubrizol specializes in specialty chemicals, with key segments including petroleum additives for lubricants, personal care ingredients, performance coatings, and engineered polymers. Its products enhance lubrication, stability, and performance in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. The company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, guided by its brand promise, "Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science.™" Lubrizol collaborates closely with major oil refineries and manufacturers to meet industry needs and drive growth in diverse chemical markets.

Chemicals Wickliffe, United States Founded 1928 ~3,764 employees

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Employees
3,764
+1.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.7M
Revenue ~$6.4B
12-month attrition
8.1%
Tech: 11.1%
H1B filings, FY2026
5
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Lubrizol went from 3,468 employees in Oct 2024 to 3,764 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 170 people joined, 128 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,639
Operations696
Engineering498
Finance253
Sales226
Marketing146
HR125
Success95

Salaries at Lubrizol

All salaries

31 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
Engineering18
Operations4

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

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Lubrizol FAQ

How many employees does Lubrizol have?

Lubrizol has about 3,764 employees, up 1.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Lubrizol sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Lubrizol 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 Lubrizol's revenue per employee?

Lubrizol makes about $1.7M in revenue per employee, based on $6.4B annual revenue and 3,764 employees.

How much does Lubrizol pay?

6figr has 31 salary profiles for Lubrizol in India and 7 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Lubrizol salaries page. See Lubrizol salaries in India

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