ESPN

ESPN, Inc. is a prominent American sports broadcasting and multimedia company, founded in 1979 and headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut. It was the first cable television network dedicated exclusively to sports, quickly becoming one of the largest sports media companies in the U.S. and globally. ESPN launched with its flagship program, *SportsCenter*, and has since expanded its reach through major advertising contracts and exclusive broadcast rights to top sports leagues like the NFL, MLB, and NHL. The company offers a wide range of sports-related content across various platforms. Its television networks include the flagship ESPN channel, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPNU, along with international versions catering to regional sports interests. ESPN also has a strong digital presence, providing live scores, news, and streaming content through its website. Additionally, it operates a sports radio network and publishes *ESPN The Magazine*. With a diverse portfolio that covers over 65 sports, ESPN serves millions of sports fans worldwide, appealing to a broad demographic, particularly young male audiences.

Media Production Southington, United States Founded 1979 ~7,404 employees

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Employees
7,404
0% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$2.3M
Revenue ~$17B
12-month attrition
8.3%
Tech: 6.6%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

ESPN went from 7,119 employees in Jul 2023 to 7,404 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 234 people joined, 171 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other5,748
Operations464
Marketing448
Engineering251
Sales151
HR144
Design79
Finance60

Salaries at ESPN

All salaries

15 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

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ESPN FAQ

How many employees does ESPN have?

ESPN has about 7,404 employees, unchanged over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

What is ESPN's revenue per employee?

ESPN makes about $2.3M in revenue per employee, based on $17B annual revenue and 7,404 employees.

How much does ESPN pay?

6figr has 15 salary profiles for ESPN in the US and 11 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the ESPN salaries page. See ESPN salaries in the US

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.