Wood

Wood PLC, also known as Wood Group, is a global leader in consulting and engineering, specializing in energy and materials markets. With a history spanning over 160 years, the company has developed strong partnerships with clients to deliver engineering, advisory, and operational solutions for complex projects. Founded in 1982 by Ian Wood, the company has deep roots in the North Sea oil industry and has diversified into various energy services. Wood PLC offers a wide range of services designed to enhance the performance of industrial assets throughout their life cycle. These include asset optimization, specialized technical support, sustainable environmental solutions, and investment services. The company is also known for its fired heaters, having supplied over 3,000 units in more than 70 countries, showcasing its expertise in reliable heating technology. Operating globally, Wood serves multiple industrial markets such as oil and gas, chemicals, clean energy, and mining. Its headquarters in Aberdeen, Scotland, positions it strategically to engage with key energy markets across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the Americas.

Professional Training & Coaching United Kingdom Founded 1912 ~16,313 employees LSE: WG

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Employees
16,313
+0.1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$362K
Revenue ~$5.9B
Stock
WG
LSE
12-month attrition
12%
Tech: 14%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
479
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Wood went from 17,645 employees in Oct 2024 to 16,313 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 403 people joined, 471 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other5,688
Engineering5,521
Design1,728
Operations1,581
Finance1,025
HR374
Sales231
Success103

Salaries at Wood

All salaries

66 salary profiles in the US

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Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering1

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Wood FAQ

How many employees does Wood have?

Wood has about 16,313 employees, up 0.1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Wood sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Wood filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Wood's revenue per employee?

Wood makes about $362K in revenue per employee, based on $5.9B annual revenue and 16,313 employees.

How much does Wood pay?

6figr has 66 salary profiles for Wood in the US and 60 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Wood salaries page. See Wood salaries in the US

Is Wood a public company?

Yes. Wood is publicly traded under the ticker WG on LSE.

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