Westpac
Westpac Banking Corporation is Australia's first bank, established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales. It became Westpac in 1982 after merging with the Commercial Bank of Australia. Headquartered in Sydney, Westpac is one of Australia's "Big Four" banks, serving 13 million customers globally and managing A$1.06 trillion in assets. Westpac offers a wide range of financial services, including retail banking with everyday accounts and personal loans, business banking with commercial lending and cash flow management, and institutional banking focused on corporate finance and trade services. The bank also provides wealth management solutions and digital banking platforms for both retail and business clients. With a strong presence in New Zealand and select international markets, Westpac is committed to creating better futures through its core banking operations and community support initiatives.
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Headcount trend
Westpac went from 14,728 employees in Jul 2023 to 15,238 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 763 people joined, 356 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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Headcount by department
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All salaries8 salary profiles in India
H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 8 filings.
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Westpac FAQ
How many employees does Westpac have?
Westpac has about 15,238 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Westpac sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Westpac filed 8 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Finance roles.
What is Westpac's revenue per employee?
Westpac makes about $997K in revenue per employee, based on $15.19B annual revenue and 15,238 employees.
How much does Westpac pay?
6figr has 8 salary profiles for Westpac in India and 1 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Westpac salaries page. See Westpac salaries in India
Is Westpac a public company?
Yes. Westpac is publicly traded under the ticker WBK on NYSE.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.