Micro Focus

Micro Focus International plc was a British multinational software and IT company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Newbury, Berkshire, England. The company specialized in enterprise software solutions and consultancy services, with a strong emphasis on COBOL programming and mainframe modernization. Before its acquisition by OpenText in January 2023, Micro Focus was one of the UK's largest software companies, operating in over 39 countries and serving more than 20,000 customers worldwide. Micro Focus offered a wide range of software products and services, including COBOL development tools, identity access and security solutions, and IT operations management software. The company also provided host connectivity solutions, collaboration tools, and enterprise Linux and cloud infrastructure through its SUSE portfolio. Micro Focus expanded its offerings through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its capabilities in various sectors such as finance, government, telecommunications, and manufacturing.

Information Technology & Services United Kingdom Founded 1976 ~1,949 employees

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Employees
1,949
-0.6% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$1.5M
Revenue ~$2.9B
12-month attrition
14.6%
Tech: 14.8%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Micro Focus went from 2,552 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,949 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 0 people joined, 57 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other621
Engineering603
Operations250
Sales182
Success115
Finance74
Marketing32
Design29

Salaries at Micro Focus

All salaries

43 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering18
Operations3
IT2
Sales1
Marketing1

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

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Micro Focus FAQ

How many employees does Micro Focus have?

Micro Focus has about 1,949 employees, down 0.6% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Micro Focus sponsor H1B visas?

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

What is Micro Focus's revenue per employee?

Micro Focus makes about $1.49M in revenue per employee, based on $2.9B annual revenue and 1,949 employees.

How much does Micro Focus pay?

6figr has 43 salary profiles for Micro Focus in India and 15 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Micro Focus salaries page. See Micro Focus salaries in India

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 11 Oct 2026.