Nikola

Nikola Corporation is an American company focused on designing, manufacturing, and selling heavy-duty commercial electric vehicles. Founded in 2015 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, Nikola specializes in both battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), aiming to provide zero-emission transportation solutions for the trucking industry. The company's product lineup includes the Nikola Tre BEV and the Nikola Tre FCEV, which cater to various trucking sectors, including short-haul, medium-haul, and long-haul. Nikola integrates advanced electric powertrains and hydrogen fuel cell technology to deliver sustainable alternatives to traditional diesel trucks, emphasizing long range and reduced fuel costs. Additionally, Nikola develops and operates a network of hydrogen fueling stations and offers BEV charging solutions, supporting both its vehicles and third-party customers. Nikola Corporation is committed to advancing the commercial transportation sector with its innovative zero-emission trucks and energy infrastructure.

Automotive Phoenix, United States Founded 2014 ~446 employees NASDAQ: NKLA

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Employees
446
-16.9% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$80.4K
Revenue ~$35.8M
Stock
NKLA
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
38.1%
Tech: 39.6%
H1B filings, FY2025
5
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Nikola went from 669 employees in Jul 2023 to 446 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 2 people joined, 237 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other178
Engineering177
Operations65
Finance9
Sales7
Success6
HR2
Product1

Salaries at Nikola

All salaries

17 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering63
Operations5
Design1
Finance1
IT1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 5 filings.

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Nikola FAQ

How many employees does Nikola have?

Nikola has about 446 employees, down 16.9% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Nikola sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Nikola filed 5 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Operations roles.

What is Nikola's revenue per employee?

Nikola makes about $80K in revenue per employee, based on $35.84M annual revenue and 446 employees.

How much does Nikola pay?

6figr has 17 salary profiles for Nikola in the US and 1 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Nikola salaries page. See Nikola salaries in the US

Is Nikola a public company?

Yes. Nikola is publicly traded under the ticker NKLA on NASDAQ.

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