Weatherford
Weatherford International is a multinational energy services company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1941, it specializes in equipment, technology, and services for oil and gas exploration, drilling, well construction, completion, production, and intervention. The company has grown significantly since its inception, particularly during the 1970s oil boom, and underwent a major merger in 1998 that expanded its capabilities and market presence. Operating in over 75 countries with a workforce of more than 17,000 employees, Weatherford focuses on providing integrated solutions for mature oil reserves. Its extensive portfolio includes drilling and evaluation tools, well construction and completion products, production and intervention technologies, and drilling rigs. The company emphasizes efficiency, flexibility, and sustainability, leveraging advanced digitalization to optimize resource recovery and enhance asset potential.
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How many employees does Weatherford have?
Weatherford has about 15,321 employees, down 0.2% over the last 3 months (as of Apr 2026).
Does Weatherford sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Weatherford filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Weatherford's revenue per employee?
Weatherford makes about $321K in revenue per employee, based on $4.92B annual revenue and 15,321 employees.
How much does Weatherford pay?
6figr has 47 salary profiles for Weatherford in India and 45 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Weatherford salaries page. See Weatherford salaries in India
Is Weatherford a public company?
Yes. Weatherford is publicly traded under the ticker WFRD on NASDAQ.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.