LyondellBasell

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a leading global producer of polymers and a pioneer in polyolefin technologies. Formed in 2007 through the merger of Basell Polyolefins and Lyondell Chemical Company, the company has a rich history rooted in significant innovations from the 1950s. It is recognized as the world's largest licensor of polyolefin technologies and operates in over 100 countries, employing around 13,400 people. The company produces a wide range of polymers, including polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and polybutene-1 (PB-1), along with advanced materials and basic chemicals such as ethylene and methanol. LyondellBasell is committed to sustainable solutions, focusing on circular and low-carbon technologies, including catalytic chemical recycling. It serves various industries, including automotive, packaging, medical devices, and construction, providing essential materials for diverse applications worldwide.

Chemicals Houston, United States Founded 2007 ~6,637 employees NASDAQ: LYB

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Employees
6,637
+0.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$6.1M
Revenue ~$40.3B
Stock
LYB
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
7%
Tech: 10.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

LyondellBasell went from 6,837 employees in Oct 2024 to 6,637 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 177 people joined, 123 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,770
Operations1,661
Engineering1,083
Finance397
Sales275
HR177
Success115
Marketing92

Executive compensation

Salaries at LyondellBasell

All salaries

9 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
Engineering4
Executive2
Operations1
IT1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.

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LyondellBasell FAQ

How many employees does LyondellBasell have?

LyondellBasell has about 6,637 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does LyondellBasell sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. LyondellBasell filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Executive roles.

What is LyondellBasell's revenue per employee?

LyondellBasell makes about $6.07M in revenue per employee, based on $40.3B annual revenue and 6,637 employees.

How much does LyondellBasell pay?

6figr has 9 salary profiles for LyondellBasell in India and 5 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the LyondellBasell salaries page. See LyondellBasell salaries in India

Is LyondellBasell a public company?

Yes. LyondellBasell is publicly traded under the ticker LYB on NASDAQ.

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