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 ~170 employees

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Employees
170
+1.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$176K
Revenue ~$30M
12-month attrition
25%
Tech: 26.3%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Highwire went from 147 employees in Jul 2023 to 170 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 26 people joined, 13 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other89
Sales34
Marketing15
Operations9
Engineering8
HR6
Finance4
Design4

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Highwire FAQ

How many employees does Highwire have?

Highwire has about 170 employees, up 1.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is Highwire's revenue per employee?

Highwire makes about $176K in revenue per employee, based on $30M annual revenue and 170 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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