Syngenta

Syngenta is a prominent global agribusiness company based in Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 2000 through the merger of Novartis and AstraZeneca's agribusiness divisions, Syngenta has a rich history that dates back over 250 years. The company operates in more than 90 countries and employs around 30,000 people. In 2017, it became part of the Syngenta Group after being acquired by ChemChina, enhancing its focus on sustainable agricultural innovation. Syngenta offers a wide range of crop protection and seed solutions aimed at improving farmer productivity and addressing challenges like climate change and food security. Its product portfolio includes various herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and seed treatments, as well as field crop, vegetable, and flower seeds, including genetically modified varieties. The company also provides agronomic advice and innovative technologies to support sustainable farming practices, helping farmers enhance yields and manage agricultural challenges effectively.

Farming Basel, Switzerland Founded 2000 ~17,389 employees

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Employees
17,389
+1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.9M
Revenue ~$33.4B
12-month attrition
8.9%
Tech: 10.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
9
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
4
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Syngenta went from 16,706 employees in Oct 2024 to 17,389 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 703 people joined, 324 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other8,595
Sales2,598
Operations2,527
Engineering1,067
Finance887
Marketing828
Success372
HR369

Salaries at Syngenta

All salaries

156 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering40
IT11
Operations5
Marketing2
Consulting1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 9 filings.

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Syngenta FAQ

How many employees does Syngenta have?

Syngenta has about 17,389 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Syngenta sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Syngenta filed 9 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Syngenta's revenue per employee?

Syngenta makes about $1.92M in revenue per employee, based on $33.4B annual revenue and 17,389 employees.

How much does Syngenta pay?

6figr has 156 salary profiles for Syngenta in India and 5 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Syngenta salaries page. See Syngenta salaries in India

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