Omya

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Founded in Switzerland in 1884, we now employ 9,000 people across 170 locations in 50 countries. For 140 years, we have had a positive influence on people's lives, developing solutions to everyday challenges that are practical, efficient and sustainable. Omya provides added-value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the needs of current and future generations. Our products can be found in a wide variety of everyday items, improving their functionality, appearance or sustainability. We also partner with leading manufacturers to offer specialty ingredients and engineered materials worldwide, including a full portfolio of pigments, binders and additives. Our focus on ‘Thinking of Tomorrow' identifies ways in which our natural minerals and our associated distribution portfolio can be used to improve the performance of other products and processes. Working closely with customers to solve their challenges often means finding ways of helping them become more sustainable, by reducing their carbon footprint, optimizing their use of resources, minimizing waste, improving circularity or protecting the environment. Customers rely on Omya for a comprehensive range of high-quality products, backed up by expert technical support, exceptional customer service, regulatory advice and quality control.

Mining & Metals Oftringen, Switzerland Founded 1884 ~1,404 employees

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Employees
1,404
+1% in the 3 months to Mar 2025
Revenue / employee
$2.6M
Revenue ~$3.6B
12-month attrition
6.3%
Tech: 5.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Omya went from 1,307 employees in Apr 2023 to 1,404 in Mar 2025. Oct 2024 to Mar 2025: 52 people joined, 15 left.

Headcount data through Mar 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other767
Sales214
Operations124
Engineering96
Finance72
Success61
HR39
Marketing16

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12 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering9

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Omya FAQ

How many employees does Omya have?

Omya has about 1,404 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Mar 2025.

Does Omya sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Omya filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Omya's revenue per employee?

Omya makes about $2.56M in revenue per employee, based on $3.6B annual revenue and 1,404 employees.

How much does Omya pay?

6figr has 12 salary profiles for Omya in India and 2 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Omya salaries page. See Omya salaries in India

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