IDEO

IDEO is a global design and innovation consulting firm founded in 1991 through the merger of several design companies. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with studios in major cities worldwide, IDEO is known for its pioneering work in human-centered design. This approach focuses on creating products, services, and experiences that cater to the needs and behaviors of people. The company offers a variety of services, including human-centered product design, service design, organizational transformation consulting, and strategy development. IDEO also emphasizes social impact design through its nonprofit arm, IDEO.org, which aims to support vulnerable communities. With a diverse client base across sectors such as technology, healthcare, and education, IDEO collaborates with notable organizations like Steelcase, Amtrak, and Prada Group to drive innovation and design excellence.

Design San Francisco, United States Founded 1991 ~367 employees

Work at IDEO in HR or recruiting? Claim this page

Employees
367
-1.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$272K
Revenue ~$100M
12-month attrition
19.6%
Tech: 16%
H1B filings, FY2026
6
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

IDEO went from 492 employees in Jul 2023 to 367 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 9 people joined, 19 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other229
Design48
Sales20
Operations18
Engineering16
Marketing14
Finance12
HR9

Salaries at IDEO

All salaries

33 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Design11
Engineering8
Finance1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.

Peer reviews

Worked with someone at IDEO?

Anonymous peer reviews on OffTheRecord

Read or write a review

Similar companies

IDEO FAQ

How many employees does IDEO have?

IDEO has about 367 employees, down 1.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does IDEO sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. IDEO filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is IDEO's revenue per employee?

IDEO makes about $272K in revenue per employee, based on $100M annual revenue and 367 employees.

How much does IDEO pay?

6figr has 33 salary profiles for IDEO in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the IDEO salaries page. See IDEO salaries

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