Sphera

Sphera is a global leader in enterprise sustainability management software, data, and consulting services. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, the company specializes in Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S), Process Safety Management (PSM), Product Stewardship, and Supply Chain Transparency. With over 30 years of expertise in risk management and sustainability solutions, Sphera is backed by Blackstone, a prominent alternative investment manager. The company offers cloud-based software platforms, proprietary datasets, and expert consulting services to help organizations manage risks, achieve regulatory compliance, and enhance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Sphera's innovative solutions include a fully automated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) tool that quantifies environmental impacts and supports decarbonization efforts. Serving a diverse range of industries, Sphera provides integrated solutions that address challenges in environmental compliance, safety, and supply chain risk management.

Information Technology & Services Chicago, United States Founded 2016 ~782 employees

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Employees
782
+2.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$384K
Revenue ~$300M
12-month attrition
12.7%
Tech: 10.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
22
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Sphera went from 723 employees in Oct 2024 to 782 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 48 people joined, 26 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering201
Other198
Operations157
Sales60
Marketing49
Success48
Finance31
HR21

Salaries at Sphera

All salaries

5 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering3
Consulting2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

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Sphera FAQ

How many employees does Sphera have?

Sphera has about 782 employees, up 2.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Sphera sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Sphera filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Consulting roles.

What is Sphera's revenue per employee?

Sphera makes about $384K in revenue per employee, based on $300M annual revenue and 782 employees.

How much does Sphera pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for Sphera in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Sphera salaries page. See Sphera salaries

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