Iridium

Iridium Communications Inc. is a prominent American company based in McLean, Virginia, specializing in satellite telecommunications. It operates a constellation of 80 satellites, providing global voice and data communication services. The company is publicly traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol IRDM. Iridium offers a variety of services, including Iridium Certus® Broadband and Midband Services, which deliver high-speed data solutions. It also provides personal communication through satellite phones and messaging devices, as well as IoT connectivity for remote monitoring and tracking. Iridium serves multiple sectors, including maritime, aviation, government, and emergency services, with a diverse product portfolio that features satellite phones, modems, antennas, and communication terminals. The company's offerings are accessible worldwide through a network of service providers and resellers across various regions.

Telecommunications McLean, United States Founded 2000 ~809 employees

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Employees
809
+3.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1M
Revenue ~$842M
12-month attrition
8%
Tech: 8.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
4
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
30
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Iridium went from 640 employees in Jul 2023 to 809 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 64 people joined, 10 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering289
Other278
Operations86
Sales42
Success28
Finance27
HR21
Marketing20

Salaries at Iridium

All salaries

9 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
Engineering10
Sales2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 4 filings.

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Iridium FAQ

How many employees does Iridium have?

Iridium has about 809 employees, up 3.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Iridium sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Iridium filed 4 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Iridium's revenue per employee?

Iridium makes about $1.04M in revenue per employee, based on $841.71M annual revenue and 809 employees.

How much does Iridium pay?

6figr has 9 salary profiles for Iridium in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Iridium salaries page. See Iridium salaries

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