Santander

Santander is a global commercial bank founded in 1857 and headquartered in Santander, Spain. It is one of the largest banks in the world by market capitalization, serving approximately 165 million customers and employing over 212,000 people across Europe, North America, and South America. The bank has a rich history, initially established to facilitate trade between Spain and Latin America, and has grown through various acquisitions and mergers. Santander offers a wide range of financial services, including retail banking, commercial banking, investment banking, private banking, and wholesale market activities. Its innovative products, such as the "Supercuenta Santander," have significantly impacted the banking landscape. The bank operates through five global business units, focusing on efficiency and value creation. Santander is committed to responsible banking and sustainable development, aiming to support inclusive growth for individual clients, businesses, and institutions.

Banking Boadilla del Monte, Spain Founded 1857 ~17,696 employees NASDAQ: SAN

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Employees
17,696
+0.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$4.7M
Revenue ~$84B
Stock
SAN
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
8.9%
Tech: 16.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
70
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
1,358
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Santander went from 17,765 employees in Jul 2023 to 17,696 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 702 people joined, 570 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other16,347
Operations325
Sales318
Engineering309
Finance187
Success64
Marketing55
HR36

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Santander

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105 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
Finance152
Engineering40
Operations9
IT4
Consulting4

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 70 filings.

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Santander FAQ

How many employees does Santander have?

Santander has about 17,696 employees, up 0.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Santander sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Santander filed 70 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Finance roles.

What is Santander's revenue per employee?

Santander makes about $4.75M in revenue per employee, based on $83.97B annual revenue and 17,696 employees.

How much does Santander pay?

6figr has 105 salary profiles for Santander in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Santander salaries page. See Santander salaries in the US

Is Santander a public company?

Yes. Santander is publicly traded under the ticker SAN on NASDAQ.

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