Volkswagen

Volkswagen, commonly known as VW, is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world. Founded in 1937, the company aims to produce reliable and affordable vehicles, with its name translating to "people's car" in German. Volkswagen is well-known for iconic models such as the Beetle and Golf, as well as its innovative ID Series of electric vehicles, which includes the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5. In addition to its diverse range of passenger cars, Volkswagen also manufactures commercial vehicles, including vans and trucks. The company provides various services, such as after-sales support, financing options through Volkswagen Financial Services, and investments in future mobility solutions like self-driving technology. As the founding member of the Volkswagen Group, it oversees several prestigious automotive brands, including Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini. With a strong global presence, Volkswagen operates over 7,700 dealerships worldwide and continues to focus on emerging technologies to enhance its offerings in the automotive industry.

Automotive Wolfsburg, Germany Founded 1955 ~1,669 employees BRU: VWAP.BR

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Employees
1,669
+1.8% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$211M
Revenue ~$352B
Stock
VWAP.BR
BRU
12-month attrition
18%
Tech: 13.7%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Volkswagen went from 1,487 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,669 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 103 people joined, 66 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other546
Sales355
Operations350
Engineering160
Success95
Finance70
Marketing50
HR23

Volkswagen FAQ

How many employees does Volkswagen have?

Volkswagen has about 1,669 employees, up 1.8% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Volkswagen's revenue per employee?

Volkswagen makes about $211.05M in revenue per employee, based on $352.25B annual revenue and 1,669 employees.

How much does Volkswagen pay?

6figr has 255 salary profiles for Volkswagen in India and 71 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Volkswagen salaries page. See Volkswagen salaries in India

Is Volkswagen a public company?

Yes. Volkswagen is publicly traded under the ticker VWAP.BR on BRU.

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