Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories, Inc. is a British-American technology company founded in 1965 by Ray Dolby. It specializes in advanced audio and imaging technologies that have greatly influenced the quality of sound and visuals in music, film, television, and digital media. Dolby is known for its pioneering work in audio noise reduction, audio encoding, spatial audio, and high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging. The company offers a range of technologies, including audio noise reduction systems, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision. These innovations provide immersive audio experiences and enhance picture quality with improved brightness and color accuracy. Dolby licenses its technologies to various partners, including consumer electronics manufacturers, film studios, and streaming platforms, allowing them to integrate Dolby's enhancements into their products and content. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Dolby continues to be a leader in audio and imaging technology across the entertainment and multimedia industries.

Electrical/electronic Manufacturing San Francisco, United States Founded 1965 ~1,531 employees NASDAQ: DLB

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Employees
1,531
+1.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$832K
Revenue ~$1.3B
Stock
DLB
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
14.1%
Tech: 12.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
23
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Dolby Laboratories went from 1,561 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,531 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 84 people joined, 43 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other593
Engineering424
Operations160
Sales107
Marketing93
Finance57
Success39
HR24

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Salaries at Dolby Laboratories

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering69
Operations11
Marketing4
Design2
Finance2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 23 filings.

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Dolby Laboratories FAQ

How many employees does Dolby Laboratories have?

Dolby Laboratories has about 1,531 employees, up 1.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Dolby Laboratories sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Dolby Laboratories filed 23 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Dolby Laboratories's revenue per employee?

Dolby Laboratories makes about $832K in revenue per employee, based on $1.27B annual revenue and 1,531 employees.

How much does Dolby Laboratories pay?

6figr has 107 salary profiles for Dolby Laboratories in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Dolby Laboratories salaries page. See Dolby Laboratories salaries

Is Dolby Laboratories a public company?

Yes. Dolby Laboratories is publicly traded under the ticker DLB on NASDAQ.

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