Burson

Burson is a global public relations and communications company founded in 1953 by Harold Burson and William Marsteller. It has grown to become one of the largest PR firms in the world, specializing in integrated communications services for business-to-business clients. The company focuses on building, promoting, and protecting its clients' reputations to create a competitive advantage in a dynamic market. Burson offers a range of services, including public relations, corporate communications, crisis management, and reputation management. The firm provides strategic counsel to help clients shape public opinion and engage with stakeholders effectively. Utilizing data-driven research and analytics, Burson measures campaign impact and refines communication strategies to meet client needs. Its clientele includes major corporations and institutions that require sophisticated reputation and communications management.

Public Relations & Communications New York, United States ~1,988 employees

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Employees
1,988
+6.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$639K
Revenue ~$1.3B
12-month attrition
16%
Tech: 14.5%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
84
Last 30 days

Burson FAQ

How many employees does Burson have?

Burson has about 1,988 employees, up 6.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Burson's revenue per employee?

Burson makes about $639K in revenue per employee, based on $1.27B annual revenue and 1,988 employees.

How much does Burson pay?

6figr has 14 salary profiles for Burson in India and 1 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Burson salaries page. See Burson salaries in India

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