NOV

NOV Inc. is a multinational corporation based in Houston, Texas, specializing in equipment, technologies, components, and services for the oil and gas industry. Formerly known as National Oilwell Varco, the company rebranded in 2021 and operates through two main segments: Energy Equipment and Energy Products and Services. With over 27,000 employees, NOV has a global presence, conducting business in more than 500 locations across six continents. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to enhance safety and efficiency in drilling and production operations. Their portfolio includes wellbore technologies such as drill bits, directional drilling tools, and managed-pressure-drilling systems. NOV also provides aftermarket support services, including spare parts, repairs, and technical support. Additionally, they offer digital services for real-time drilling instrumentation and visualization solutions, as well as industrial products tailored for various sectors.

Oil & Energy Houston, United States Founded 1841 ~13,046 employees NYSE: NOV

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Employees
13,046
+0.2% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$670K
Revenue ~$8.7B
Stock
NOV
NYSE
12-month attrition
5.6%
Tech: 7.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
38
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
312
Last 30 days

Salaries at NOV

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15 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
Engineering74
Operations8
IT5
Consulting4
Executive3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 38 filings.

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NOV FAQ

How many employees does NOV have?

NOV has about 13,046 employees, up 0.2% over the last 3 months (as of Apr 2026).

Does NOV sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. NOV filed 38 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is NOV's revenue per employee?

NOV makes about $670K in revenue per employee, based on $8.74B annual revenue and 13,046 employees.

How much does NOV pay?

6figr has 15 salary profiles for NOV in the US and 14 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the NOV salaries page. See NOV salaries in the US

Is NOV a public company?

Yes. NOV is publicly traded under the ticker NOV on NYSE.

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 2 Apr 2026.