Equinix

Equinix, Inc. is a global leader in digital infrastructure, specializing in data center colocation, interconnection, and related services. Founded in 1998 in Redwood City, California, the company operates a network of Internet Business Exchange (IBX) centers that facilitate efficient network peering among carriers, cloud providers, and enterprises. With over 270 data centers in more than 30 countries, Equinix supports a wide range of industries by providing optimized hybrid IT infrastructure services. The company's core offerings include network-neutral IBX data centers, interconnection and peering services, and bare metal automation. These services enable direct, low-latency connections and support scalable hybrid architectures. Equinix is committed to helping global enterprises and service providers enhance their digital capabilities while focusing on sustainable growth. Notable partnerships with companies like Stadler, Alembic, and IFCU highlight Equinix's role in driving business transformation across various sectors.

Online Media Redwood City, United States Founded 1998 ~9,362 employees NASDAQ: EQIX

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Employees
9,362
+1.1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$989K
Revenue ~$9.3B
Stock
EQIX
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
9.1%
Tech: 9.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
64
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
209
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Equinix went from 8,847 employees in Oct 2024 to 9,362 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 454 people joined, 224 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,328
Engineering2,323
Operations1,976
Sales1,034
Finance530
Success354
HR321
Marketing244

Executive compensation

Salaries at Equinix

All salaries

102 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering253
IT31
Operations14
Finance8
Marketing5

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 64 filings.

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Equinix FAQ

How many employees does Equinix have?

Equinix has about 9,362 employees, up 1.1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Equinix sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Equinix filed 64 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Equinix's revenue per employee?

Equinix makes about $989K in revenue per employee, based on $9.26B annual revenue and 9,362 employees.

How much does Equinix pay?

6figr has 102 salary profiles for Equinix in the US and 21 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Equinix salaries page. See Equinix salaries in the US

Is Equinix a public company?

Yes. Equinix is publicly traded under the ticker EQIX on NASDAQ.

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