PETRONAS

PETRONAS, or Petroliam Nasional Berhad, is Malaysia's national oil and gas company, established in 1974 and wholly owned by the government. It operates in over 100 countries, focusing on managing hydrocarbon resources and providing energy solutions while aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company plays a significant role in Southeast Asia's energy transition. PETRONAS has several core business segments, including upstream operations that explore and develop hydrocarbon resources, downstream activities that refine crude oil and manufacture petrochemicals, and gas and LNG processing. The company is also expanding into clean energy solutions, investing in renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydrogen. Its global clientele includes industrial consumers, governments, and retail customers, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices. With a commitment to innovation and operational integrity, PETRONAS combines its extensive experience and integrated business model to maximize value and support energy security in Malaysia and beyond.

Oil & Energy Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Founded 1974 ~13,565 employees KLS: 6033.KL

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Employees
13,565
+0.4% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$108K
Revenue ~$1.5B
Stock
6033.KL
KLS
12-month attrition
10.4%
Tech: 10.4%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
29
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

PETRONAS went from 14,362 employees in Oct 2024 to 13,565 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 223 people joined, 250 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other6,596
Engineering2,108
Operations2,055
Finance1,265
Sales623
Marketing377
HR358
Design82

Salaries at PETRONAS

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76 salary profiles in India

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PETRONAS FAQ

How many employees does PETRONAS have?

PETRONAS has about 13,565 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is PETRONAS's revenue per employee?

PETRONAS makes about $108K in revenue per employee, based on $1.47B annual revenue and 13,565 employees.

How much does PETRONAS pay?

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

Is PETRONAS a public company?

Yes. PETRONAS is publicly traded under the ticker 6033.KL on KLS.

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