Jefferies

Jefferies is a prominent global investment banking firm founded in 1962 in Los Angeles, California. The company initially gained recognition for pioneering the "third market," which allowed institutional investors to trade listed securities directly. Over the years, Jefferies has expanded its operations and moved its headquarters to New York, becoming the seventh-largest brokerage firm in the U.S. by 1966 and going public in 1983. Jefferies offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including investment banking, equities trading and research, fixed income sales and trading, and electronic trading solutions. The firm serves a diverse client base, including institutional investors, corporations, and governments, focusing on providing tailored financial solutions. As part of Jefferies Financial Group Inc., the firm emphasizes an entrepreneurial culture and a client-centric approach, solidifying its position in the global financial services industry.

Investment Banking New York, United States Founded 1962 ~4,625 employees NASDAQ: JEF

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Employees
4,625
+0.8% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$2.3M
Revenue ~$10.4B
Stock
JEF
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
16%
Tech: 11.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
94
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
51
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Jefferies went from 3,889 employees in Jul 2023 to 4,625 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 609 people joined, 204 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other3,487
Sales285
Operations278
Engineering247
Finance150
HR62
Success50
Marketing36

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Jefferies

All salaries

70 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Finance179
Engineering85
Operations24
Consulting14
IT7

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 94 filings.

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Jefferies FAQ

How many employees does Jefferies have?

Jefferies has about 4,625 employees, up 0.8% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Jefferies sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Jefferies filed 94 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Finance roles.

What is Jefferies's revenue per employee?

Jefferies makes about $2.25M in revenue per employee, based on $10.41B annual revenue and 4,625 employees.

How much does Jefferies pay?

6figr has 70 salary profiles for Jefferies in the US and 5 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Jefferies salaries page. See Jefferies salaries in the US

Is Jefferies a public company?

Yes. Jefferies is publicly traded under the ticker JEF on NASDAQ.

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