SGS

SGS is the world's leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) company, with a global network of over 2,500 laboratories and facilities in 115 countries. Founded over 145 years ago, SGS employs 99,500 professionals dedicated to delivering services that ensure quality, compliance, and sustainability. The company operates under the brand promise "when you need to be sure," emphasizing trust and reliability. SGS offers a wide range of services, including chemical analysis, mechanical and environmental testing, product inspections, and certification for various industries. Their expertise spans consumer products, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas, health sciences, and agriculture. Additionally, SGS provides training, consultancy, and sustainability solutions to support businesses in meeting regulatory requirements and enhancing operational efficiency. With a focus on safety and innovation, SGS helps clients navigate the complexities of their respective markets.

Professional Training & Coaching Baar, Switzerland Founded 1878 ~25,199 employees SIX: SGSN.SW

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Employees
25,199
+1.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$347K
Revenue ~$8.7B
Stock
SGSN.SW
SIX
12-month attrition
10.3%
Tech: 12.1%
H1B filings, FY2026
36
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

SGS went from 22,861 employees in Oct 2024 to 25,199 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 1,220 people joined, 594 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other14,399
Operations3,832
Engineering2,809
Sales1,756
Finance927
HR564
Success502
Marketing309

Salaries at SGS

All salaries

41 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
Engineering93
Consulting10
Operations10
Executive4
IT3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 36 filings.

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SGS FAQ

How many employees does SGS have?

SGS has about 25,199 employees, up 1.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does SGS sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. SGS filed 36 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is SGS's revenue per employee?

SGS makes about $347K in revenue per employee, based on $8.75B annual revenue and 25,199 employees.

How much does SGS pay?

6figr has 86 salary profiles for SGS in India and 41 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the SGS salaries page. See SGS salaries in India

Is SGS a public company?

Yes. SGS is publicly traded under the ticker SGSN.SW on SIX.

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