Bloomberg

Bloomberg L.P. is a leading financial, software, data, and media company based in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Founded in 1981 by Michael Bloomberg and his co-founders, the company started with a focus on providing real-time financial data and analytics through computer terminals. It quickly gained traction, with Merrill Lynch becoming its first major client, which helped establish its reputation in the industry. Today, Bloomberg operates 176 locations worldwide and employs over 20,000 people across more than 120 countries. The company's flagship product, the Bloomberg Terminal, offers customized access to real-time market data, financial analytics, and trading tools for investment professionals. In addition to its core financial services, Bloomberg has a robust media division that includes Bloomberg News, Bloomberg Television, and Bloomberg Businessweek, providing comprehensive financial journalism and analysis. With over 320,000 subscribers, Bloomberg continues to be a vital resource for business and financial professionals globally.

Financial Services New York, United States Founded 1981 ~17,935 employees

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Employees
17,935
+1.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$836K
Revenue ~$15B
12-month attrition
8.3%
Tech: 7.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
243
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Bloomberg went from 16,393 employees in Oct 2024 to 17,935 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 1,046 people joined, 482 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering6,954
Other5,542
Sales1,161
Finance1,114
Operations1,015
Marketing857
HR390
Success374

Salaries at Bloomberg

All salaries

2,123 salary profiles in the US

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering820
Operations120
Design47
Finance39
Consulting37

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 243 filings.

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Bloomberg FAQ

How many employees does Bloomberg have?

Bloomberg has about 17,935 employees, up 1.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Bloomberg sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Bloomberg filed 243 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Bloomberg's revenue per employee?

Bloomberg makes about $836K in revenue per employee, based on $15B annual revenue and 17,935 employees.

How much does Bloomberg pay?

6figr has 2,123 salary profiles for Bloomberg in the US and 48 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Bloomberg salaries page. See Bloomberg salaries in the US

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