Northern Trust

Northern Trust is a global financial institution based in Chicago, founded in 1889. The company specializes in asset servicing, investment management, and wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. With over 23,000 employees across more than 20 locations worldwide, Northern Trust manages approximately $1.7 trillion in assets under management. The firm is recognized for its commitment to service, expertise, and integrity, maintaining stability through significant historical events. Northern Trust has received numerous accolades, including being named Fortune's World's Most Admired Company for 17 consecutive years and Best Private Bank in the U.S. by Financial Times Group in 2024. The company also emphasizes community philanthropy, focusing on food, housing, healthcare, and education initiatives.

Financial Services Chicago, United States Founded 1889 ~19,900 employees NASDAQ: NTRS

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Employees
19,900
+1.5% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$719K
Revenue ~$14.3B
Stock
NTRS
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
7.7%
Tech: 9.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
14
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
443
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Northern Trust went from 17,878 employees in Oct 2024 to 19,900 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 857 people joined, 383 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other10,250
Operations3,672
Finance2,758
Engineering1,792
Sales631
HR235
Success230
Marketing138

Executive compensation

Salaries at Northern Trust

All salaries

76 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering267
IT43
Operations34
Finance21
Consulting12

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 14 filings.

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Northern Trust FAQ

How many employees does Northern Trust have?

Northern Trust has about 19,900 employees, up 1.5% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Northern Trust sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Northern Trust filed 14 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Northern Trust's revenue per employee?

Northern Trust makes about $719K in revenue per employee, based on $14.3B annual revenue and 19,900 employees.

How much does Northern Trust pay?

6figr has 1,136 salary profiles for Northern Trust in India and 76 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Northern Trust salaries page. See Northern Trust salaries in India

Is Northern Trust a public company?

Yes. Northern Trust is publicly traded under the ticker NTRS on NASDAQ.

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