Sanofi

Sanofi is a leading French multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare company, recognized as one of the largest in the world by revenue. The company focuses on developing and marketing prescription drugs, vaccines, and therapies for rare diseases. With operations in over 70 countries and a workforce of more than 83,000 employees, Sanofi plays a significant role in global healthcare. Founded in 1973, Sanofi has a rich history marked by key mergers and acquisitions, including the formation of Sanofi-Aventis and the acquisition of Genzyme. The company is known for its innovative vaccines, including those for polio, influenza, and meningitis, and has pioneered enzyme replacement therapies for rare diseases. Sanofi is committed to research and development, aiming to improve the quality of life for patients worldwide through its diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical products and humanitarian programs.

Pharmaceuticals Paris, France Founded 1973 ~39,584 employees

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Employees
39,584
+0.8% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.4M
Revenue ~$55.3B
12-month attrition
8.7%
Tech: 9.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
62
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
1,195
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Sanofi went from 36,579 employees in Oct 2024 to 39,584 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 1,451 people joined, 925 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other21,498
Sales5,082
Operations4,996
Engineering3,031
Marketing1,752
Finance1,284
HR849
Success659

Salaries at Sanofi

All salaries

139 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering164
Operations22
Consulting10
Executive9
Design3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 62 filings.

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Sanofi FAQ

How many employees does Sanofi have?

Sanofi has about 39,584 employees, up 0.8% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Sanofi sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Sanofi filed 62 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Sanofi's revenue per employee?

Sanofi makes about $1.4M in revenue per employee, based on $55.32B annual revenue and 39,584 employees.

How much does Sanofi pay?

6figr has 139 salary profiles for Sanofi in India and 27 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Sanofi salaries page. See Sanofi salaries in India

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