Nelnet

Nelnet, Inc. is a diversified American company based in Lincoln, Nebraska, specializing in student and consumer loan origination and servicing, education technology services, and payment solutions. Founded in 1996, Nelnet has become one of the largest student loan servicers in the U.S., managing about 42% of all student loans with a portfolio valued at approximately $397 billion. The company offers a range of services, including loan servicing through subsidiaries like Nelnet Loan Services and Great Lakes Educational Loan Services. Nelnet also provides education technology solutions for K-12 schools and higher education institutions, along with payment processing and outsourcing services. Additionally, Nelnet Bank focuses on private education and unsecured consumer loans, while the company invests in renewable energy projects and manages real estate holdings. With total revenues of around $1.34 billion for fiscal year 2024, Nelnet continues to support educational access and financial services across various sectors.

Information Technology & Services Lincoln, United States Founded 1978 ~1,925 employees NYSE: NNI

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Employees
1,925
+1.3% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$933K
Revenue ~$1.8B
Stock
NNI
NYSE
12-month attrition
8.9%
Tech: 8.1%
H1B sponsor
NA
Open jobs
47
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Nelnet went from 1,855 employees in Oct 2024 to 1,925 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 86 people joined, 59 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other697
Engineering476
Operations301
Finance148
Success98
Sales70
Marketing52
HR45

Executive compensation

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Nelnet FAQ

How many employees does Nelnet have?

Nelnet has about 1,925 employees, up 1.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

What is Nelnet's revenue per employee?

Nelnet makes about $933K in revenue per employee, based on $1.8B annual revenue and 1,925 employees.

How much does Nelnet pay?

6figr has 36 salary profiles for Nelnet in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Nelnet salaries page. See Nelnet salaries

Is Nelnet a public company?

Yes. Nelnet is publicly traded under the ticker NNI on NYSE.

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