Lumentum

Lumentum Holdings Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of optical and photonic products, focusing on next-generation communications, networking, and 3D sensing applications. Based in San Jose, California, the company operates globally, with a presence in multiple countries including the US, Canada, China, and Japan. Established in 2015 as a spin-off, Lumentum is publicly traded on NASDAQ and has expanded its market reach through acquisitions, including Oclaro in 2018 and NeoPhotonics in 2021. The company offers a range of products such as optical amplifiers, lasers for industrial and defense applications, and advanced diode lasers for mobile devices. Lumentum also provides solutions for telecom networks, submarine networks, and cloud computing, supporting 5G infrastructure and data center interconnects. Its customer base includes telecom service providers, cloud companies, consumer electronics manufacturers, and aerospace and defense sectors. In 2024, Lumentum reported net revenue of $1.44 billion, highlighting its growth in the telecom and 3D sensing markets.

Telecommunications San Jose, United States Founded 2015 ~1,447 employees NASDAQ: LITE

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Employees
1,447
+1.8% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$1M
Revenue ~$1.5B
Stock
LITE
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
12.1%
Tech: 11.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
6
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
102
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Lumentum went from 1,497 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,447 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 94 people joined, 38 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering693
Other492
Operations95
Sales50
HR43
Finance31
Design15
Success15

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Lumentum

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38 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
Engineering16
Consulting3
Operations2
HR1
Executive1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.

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Lumentum FAQ

How many employees does Lumentum have?

Lumentum has about 1,447 employees, up 1.8% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Lumentum sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Lumentum filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Lumentum's revenue per employee?

Lumentum makes about $1.02M in revenue per employee, based on $1.47B annual revenue and 1,447 employees.

How much does Lumentum pay?

6figr has 38 salary profiles for Lumentum in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Lumentum salaries page. See Lumentum salaries

Is Lumentum a public company?

Yes. Lumentum is publicly traded under the ticker LITE on NASDAQ.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 21 Oct 2026.