Valeo

Valeo is a global automotive technology company founded in 1923 in France. With a presence in 33 countries and a workforce of over 113,000 employees, Valeo operates 184 production plants and 55 research and development centers worldwide. The company is organized into four main business groups: Comfort & Driving Assistance Systems, Powertrain Systems, Thermal Systems, and Visibility Systems. Valeo develops a wide range of products, including transmissions, climate control devices, engine cooling systems, lighting systems, and electrical and electronic systems. The company also provides aftermarket services, supplying original equipment spares and replacement parts to automakers and independent service providers. Valeo serves automotive manufacturers globally, with significant sales in Europe, Asia, and North America. Committed to innovation, Valeo invests approximately 11.8% of its sales in research and development, employing nearly 18,000 R&D professionals.

Automotive Paris, France Founded 1923 ~20,789 employees PAR: FR.PA

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Employees
20,789
+0.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$1.1M
Revenue ~$22.4B
Stock
FR.PA
PAR
12-month attrition
6.1%
Tech: 6.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
33
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
451
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Valeo went from 20,826 employees in Oct 2024 to 20,789 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 465 people joined, 265 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering8,341
Other7,034
Operations1,966
Finance1,118
Design892
Sales515
HR465
Success240

Salaries at Valeo

All salaries

42 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
Engineering125
Operations11
Consulting4
Executive2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 33 filings.

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Valeo FAQ

How many employees does Valeo have?

Valeo has about 20,789 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Valeo sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Valeo filed 33 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Valeo's revenue per employee?

Valeo makes about $1.08M in revenue per employee, based on $22.39B annual revenue and 20,789 employees.

How much does Valeo pay?

6figr has 100 salary profiles for Valeo in India and 42 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Valeo salaries page. See Valeo salaries in India

Is Valeo a public company?

Yes. Valeo is publicly traded under the ticker FR.PA on PAR.

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