Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a prominent U.S. general-interest book publisher and a division of Hachette Livre, the third-largest trade and educational publisher globally. Based in New York City, HBG has offices in various U.S. locations, including Boston, Nashville, and Portland, as well as a subsidiary in Canada. HBG publishes a wide array of books, releasing over 2,100 adult titles and around 500 books for young readers each year, along with more than 750 audiobooks. The company is known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a variety of voices and perspectives are represented in its publishing programs. HBG operates through several well-known imprints, such as Little, Brown and Company and Grand Central Publishing, which contribute to its extensive and diverse catalog.

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Publishing New York, United States Founded 2006 ~996 employees

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Employees
996
+0.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$2.9M
Revenue ~$2.9B
12-month attrition
8.7%
Tech: 4.4%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
1
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Hachette Book Group went from 943 employees in Jul 2023 to 996 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 69 people joined, 27 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other672
Marketing82
Sales69
Operations54
Engineering31
Finance30
Design28
HR11

Salaries at Hachette Book Group

All salaries

2 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering5
Operations2
Historical LCA Filings
2026
3
2025
3
2024
1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

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Hachette Book Group FAQ

How many employees does Hachette Book Group have?

Hachette Book Group has about 996 employees, up 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Hachette Book Group sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Hachette Book Group filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Hachette Book Group's revenue per employee?

Hachette Book Group makes about $2.95M in revenue per employee, based on $2.93B annual revenue and 996 employees.

How much does Hachette Book Group pay?

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

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