Indeed
Indeed is a global employment website founded in 2004 by Paul Forster and Rony Kahan. It aims to simplify the job search process by aggregating job listings from various sources into a single platform for job seekers worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, and Stamford, Connecticut, Indeed operates as an independent subsidiary of Recruit Holdings, a multinational human resources services company based in Japan. The core service of Indeed is its job search engine, which hosts around 30 million job listings, making it one of the largest job boards globally. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs across various industries and locations, upload resumes, and receive personalized job alerts. For employers, Indeed provides recruitment tools such as pay-per-click job advertising and resume search capabilities. The platform is free for job seekers, while employers are charged for sponsored job postings and recruitment services. Indeed continues to innovate by leveraging AI and data analytics to enhance the hiring process.
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Headcount trend
Indeed went from 8,981 employees in Jul 2023 to 8,793 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 294 people joined, 156 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
Org structure
Headcount by department
H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 67 filings.
Salaries at Indeed
All salaries752 salary profiles in the US
Most reported roles
Layoffs
DetailsNo layoffs reported in the last 12 months.
- Nov 2025 · Austin, United States
- Jul 2025 · 1,300 roles · Austin, United States
- Jun 2025 · 1,300 roles · Austin, United States
Funding
- May 2022 · $50M
- Aug 2005 · Series A · $5M · Allen & Company, The New York Times Company, Union Square Ventures
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Indeed FAQ
How many employees does Indeed have?
Indeed has about 8,793 employees, up 0.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does Indeed sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Indeed filed 67 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
Has Indeed had layoffs in 2026?
No layoffs at Indeed have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff was on Nov 5, 2025.
What is Indeed's revenue per employee?
Indeed makes about $49K in revenue per employee, based on $434M annual revenue and 8,793 employees.
How much does Indeed pay?
6figr has 752 salary profiles for Indeed in the US and 126 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Indeed salaries page. See Indeed salaries in the US
How much funding has Indeed raised?
Indeed has raised $55M in total funding.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.
