How many employees work at Smith & Nephew?
Smith & Nephew plc has 18,833 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is 2.0%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025
About Smith & Nephew
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude, we work together to win.. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited. Please note: not all products referred to may be approved for use or available in all markets.
As of December 2025
Smith & Nephew
workforce metrics
Headcount
18.8k
Avg. Salary
$72.8k
Tenure
4.8yr
Growth Rate
2.0%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Smith & Nephew annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Smith & Nephew total number of employees in 2025 was 18,844, a 2.0% increase from 2024.
- Smith & Nephew total number of employees in 2024 was 18,475, a 1.2% decline from 2023.
- Smith & Nephew total number of employees in 2023 was 18,692, a 0.5% decline from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Smith & Nephew annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Smith & Nephew active job postings in 2025 was 898, a 43.4% increase from 2024.
- Smith & Nephew active job postings in 2024 was 578, a 17.7% increase from 2023.
- Smith & Nephew active job postings in 2023 was 484, a 100.4% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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