Highwire

Highwire is a strategic communications and digital marketing agency based in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York, Boston, and Chicago. Founded during a significant technological shift, the agency focuses on integrated public relations and marketing programs tailored for the technology and healthcare sectors. Highwire emphasizes storytelling to create impactful business outcomes. The agency provides a range of services, including media relations, corporate communications, crisis management, social media strategy, influencer engagement, and content marketing. Highwire also specializes in brand journalism, crafting narratives through owned media and thought leadership. With a global reach, it partners with owner-managed PR agencies worldwide to execute localized campaigns. Highwire is committed to diversity and inclusive hiring practices, being a signatory of the Diversity Action Alliance. In 2022, the agency received strategic funding from Shamrock Capital to enhance its integrated communications and digital marketing services.

Marketing & Advertising San Francisco, United States Founded 2008 ~222 employees

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Employees
222
+4.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$135K
Revenue ~$30M
12-month attrition
26%
Tech: 8.3%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Highwire went from 128 employees in Oct 2024 to 222 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 30 people joined, 8 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other108
Marketing42
Sales38
Operations12
HR9
Finance6
Design6
Success1

Salaries at Highwire

All salaries

3 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Funding

  • Aug 2022 ยท Shamrock Capital

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How many employees does Highwire have?

Highwire has about 222 employees, up 4.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Highwire's revenue per employee?

Highwire makes about $135K in revenue per employee, based on $30M annual revenue and 222 employees.

How much does Highwire pay?

6figr has 3 salary profiles for Highwire in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Highwire salaries page. See Highwire salaries

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