Medela
Medela is a global medical device company founded in 1961 in Zug, Switzerland. With over 60 years of experience, it specializes in breast milk feeding and baby products, as well as healthcare solutions for hospitals, including maternity and neonatal intensive care units (NICU), wound care, and surgical care. The company employs around 1,500 people across 20 subsidiaries worldwide, impacting over 14 million mothers, babies, patients, and healthcare professionals each year. Medela is well-known for its innovative breast pumps and breastfeeding accessories, including the first battery-powered Mini Electric breast pump. In addition to breastfeeding products, the company offers professional vacuum systems, digital thoracic drainage therapy, fluid management systems, and negative pressure wound therapy solutions. Medela also provides clinical education to healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes in various care settings. Committed to sustainability, Medela's "Medela Cares" program focuses on ethical business practices and aligns with the United Nations Global Compact principles.
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Medela went from 438 employees in Jul 2023 to 401 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 25 people joined, 9 left.
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How many employees does Medela have?
Medela has about 401 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Medela sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Medela filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Marketing roles.
What is Medela's revenue per employee?
Medela makes about $1.56M in revenue per employee, based on $624M annual revenue and 401 employees.
How much does Medela pay?
6figr has 5 salary profiles for Medela in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Medela salaries page. See Medela salaries
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.