Hill Knowlton

Hill & Knowlton is a prominent global public relations consulting company, founded in 1927 by John W. Hill in Cleveland, Ohio. Headquartered in New York City, it operates as a subsidiary of the WPP Group. The company has evolved from its original focus on public relations to offer a wide range of strategic communication services, including marketing communications, corporate communication, digital marketing, public relations, and creative solutions. With over 80 offices in more than 40 countries, Hill & Knowlton provides localized services while maintaining a consistent global standard. The company is currently led by CEO Kelli Parsons, with a strong emphasis on leveraging its rich heritage and legacy. Hill & Knowlton is known for its involvement with major corporations and governments, delivering expert advice in strategic communication and public relations.

Public Relations & Communications New York, United States Founded 1927 ~640 employees

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Employees
640
+0.5% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$711K
Revenue ~$455M
12-month attrition
42.8%
Tech: 25.2%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Hill Knowlton went from 1,187 employees in Apr 2023 to 640 in Mar 2025. Last 6 months: 13 people joined, 67 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other351
Operations86
Marketing84
Sales63
Finance26
Design14
HR8
Success5

Hill Knowlton FAQ

How many employees does Hill Knowlton have?

Hill Knowlton has about 640 employees, up 0.5% over the last 3 months (as of Mar 2025).

What is Hill Knowlton's revenue per employee?

Hill Knowlton makes about $711K in revenue per employee, based on $455M annual revenue and 640 employees.

How much does Hill Knowlton pay?

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

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 21 Oct 2026.