Chegg
Chegg, Inc. is an educational technology company founded in 2005 in Ames, Iowa. Originally established as Student Marketing Group in 2001, it rebranded to Chegg, which stands for "chicken" and "egg." The company went public in 2014 and has since evolved from a textbook rental service to a comprehensive digital learning platform. Chegg offers a variety of services aimed at supporting students, including textbook rentals, online homework help, tutoring services, scholarship search tools, and a Q&A platform. The company has expanded its offerings through strategic acquisitions, such as Cramster, to enhance its online learning resources. Chegg is committed to innovation and developing new products to meet the changing needs of students.
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All salaries72 salary profiles in the US
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Layoffs
Details388 roles cut in the last 12 months.
- Oct 2025 · 388 roles (~45%) · San Francisco, United States
- May 2025 · 248 roles (~22%) · San Francisco, United States
- Nov 2024 · 319 roles (~21%) · San Francisco, United States
H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.
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Chegg FAQ
How many employees does Chegg have?
Chegg has about 3,946 employees, down 0.5% over the last 3 months (as of Apr 2026).
Does Chegg sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Chegg filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Finance role.
Has Chegg had layoffs in 2026?
No layoffs at Chegg have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff affected 388 employees on Oct 27, 2025.
What is Chegg's revenue per employee?
Chegg makes about $96K in revenue per employee, based on $376.91M annual revenue and 3,946 employees.
How much does Chegg pay?
6figr has 72 salary profiles for Chegg in the US and 34 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Chegg salaries page. See Chegg salaries in the US
Is Chegg a public company?
Yes. Chegg is publicly traded under the ticker CHGG on NYSE.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.
