MetLife

MetLife, Inc. is a prominent global provider of insurance, annuities, and employee benefit programs, founded in 1868 in New York City. Originally established to insure Civil War soldiers, the company has evolved into a major financial services entity, serving around 100 million customers across 40 countries. MetLife operates through six segments, including MetLife Holdings, USA, Asia, Latin America, and EMEA. The company offers a wide range of products tailored for individuals, families, and groups. These include life insurance, dental insurance, disability insurance, property and casualty insurance, accident and health insurance, credit insurance, and various annuities and retirement products. MetLife also provides retirement planning and investment services, reflecting its commitment to helping customers navigate life’s changes. With a focus on improving quality of life, MetLife engages in social initiatives and aims to create long-term value for its customers and society.

Insurance New York, United States Founded 1868 ~31,444 employees NASDAQ: MET

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Employees
31,444
+0.7% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$2.3M
Revenue ~$71B
Stock
MET
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
5.8%
Tech: 8.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
42
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
351
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

MetLife went from 29,103 employees in Oct 2024 to 31,444 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 990 people joined, 446 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other13,281
Operations5,719
Finance4,121
Sales3,449
Engineering2,937
Success868
Marketing513
HR388

Executive compensation

Salaries at MetLife

All salaries

94 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering200
Operations68
IT25
Consulting5
Finance5

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 42 filings.

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MetLife FAQ

How many employees does MetLife have?

MetLife has about 31,444 employees, up 0.7% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does MetLife sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. MetLife filed 42 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is MetLife's revenue per employee?

MetLife makes about $2.26M in revenue per employee, based on $70.98B annual revenue and 31,444 employees.

How much does MetLife pay?

6figr has 563 salary profiles for MetLife in India and 94 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the MetLife salaries page. See MetLife salaries in India

Is MetLife a public company?

Yes. MetLife is publicly traded under the ticker MET on NASDAQ.

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