ZEISS Group

ZEISS Group is a German multinational company that specializes in optical systems and optoelectronics. Founded in 1846 by Carl Zeiss in Jena, Germany, the company has a rich history of innovation in optics. With its headquarters in Oberkochen, ZEISS operates around 30 production sites and 25 development sites in nearly 50 countries. The company is organized into four main business segments: Industrial Quality and Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets, and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. ZEISS provides precision optics and metrology solutions for industrial applications, advanced medical devices, and lenses for consumer products, including collaborations with smartphone manufacturers. The company is recognized for its high-quality optical products, such as microscope objectives and camera lenses, developed in partnership with Schott AG. ZEISS serves a diverse customer base, including industrial manufacturers, research institutions, healthcare providers, and consumer electronics companies.

Machinery Oberkochen, Germany Founded 1846 ~1,891 employees Public · AFX

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Employees
1,891
+0.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.2M
Revenue ~$2.3B
Stock
AFX
Public company
12-month attrition
10%
Tech: 7.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
19
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
414
Last 30 days

Salaries at ZEISS Group

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5 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering66
Consulting6
Sales5
Marketing3
Finance3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 19 filings.

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ZEISS Group FAQ

How many employees does ZEISS Group have?

ZEISS Group has about 1,891 employees, up 0.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does ZEISS Group sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. ZEISS Group filed 19 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is ZEISS Group's revenue per employee?

ZEISS Group makes about $1.22M in revenue per employee, based on $2.31B annual revenue and 1,891 employees.

How much does ZEISS Group pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for ZEISS Group in India and 4 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the ZEISS Group salaries page. See ZEISS Group salaries in India

Is ZEISS Group a public company?

Yes. ZEISS Group is publicly traded under the ticker AFX.

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