Gusto

Gusto is a cloud-based payroll, benefits, and human resource management software solution tailored for small businesses in the United States. It simplifies and automates essential tasks such as payroll processing, benefits administration, hiring, and HR compliance, making it an ideal choice for startups, small business owners, bookkeepers, and HR professionals. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of services, including payroll management that handles tax calculations and filings, employee benefits administration for health insurance and retirement plans, and human resources management features like onboarding and time tracking. Gusto also provides an employee self-service portal, allowing workers to manage their information and access important documents easily. With location-based time tracking capabilities and integration with popular accounting tools, Gusto supports businesses in streamlining their operations effectively.

Information Technology & Services San Francisco, United States ~3,462 employees Private · Series E

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Employees
3,462
+1.4% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$173K
Revenue ~$600M
Total funding
$796M
Last round Series E, May 2022
12-month attrition
12.1%
Tech: 10.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
37
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
38
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Gusto went from 2,607 employees in Oct 2024 to 3,462 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 259 people joined, 133 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,044
Engineering832
Operations459
Sales412
HR211
Finance123
Success104
Design101

Funding

  • May 2022 · Series E · $55M
  • Aug 2021 · Series E · $175M · Cross Creek, Franklin Templeton Investments, Glynn Capital Management
  • Jul 2019 · Series D · $200M · Fidelity Investments, Generation Investment Management, Dragoneer Investment Group
  • Jul 2018 · Series C · $140M · Rose Park Advisors, T. Rowe Price, Kleiner Perkins
  • Sep 2017 · Series C
  • Oct 2016 · Series B · $90M · CapitalG, WME Ventures, Slow Ventures
  • Dec 2015 · Series B · $50M · Salesforce Ventures, Jeremy Stoppelman, Ribbit Capital
  • Apr 2015 · Series B · $60M · Glynn Capital Management, Altimeter Capital, Ribbit Capital
  • Feb 2014 · Series A · $20M · Daniel Gross, Wayne Chang, Kleiner Perkins
  • Dec 2012 · Seed · $6.1M · Kris Duggan, Salesforce Ventures, Tobias Lütke
  • Mar 2012 · Seed · $130K · Y Combinator

Salaries at Gusto

All salaries

132 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
Engineering107
Operations14
Design4
Marketing3
Finance3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 37 filings.

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Gusto FAQ

How many employees does Gusto have?

Gusto has about 3,462 employees, up 1.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Gusto sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Gusto filed 37 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Gusto's revenue per employee?

Gusto makes about $173K in revenue per employee, based on $600M annual revenue and 3,462 employees.

How much does Gusto pay?

6figr has 132 salary profiles for Gusto in the US and 2 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Gusto salaries page. See Gusto salaries in the US

How much funding has Gusto raised?

Gusto has raised $796.23M in total funding; its latest round was Series E in May 2022.

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