Nordstrom

Nordstrom, Inc. is a prominent American fashion specialty retailer founded in 1901 in Seattle, Washington. Initially a small shoe store, it has grown into a full-line retailer offering a diverse range of products, including clothing, footwear, accessories, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics, and fragrances. With 381 stores across the U.S., Nordstrom has expanded its offerings significantly since its early days. The company operates various retail formats, including flagship department stores that feature a wide selection of high-quality fashion merchandise, Nordstrom Rack outlet stores for discounted items, and Nordstrom Direct for catalog and online sales. Additionally, it has high-end Façonnable boutiques primarily located in Europe. Nordstrom is recognized for its commitment to quality and exceptional customer service, catering to fashion-conscious consumers. In recent years, Nordstrom has also ventured into international markets, opening its first Canadian store in 2011. The company continues to be family-influenced, with members of the founding family holding a significant stake in the business, while a professional executive team drives its operations and innovation.

Retail Seattle, United States Founded 1901 ~23,730 employees NYSE: JWN

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Employees
23,730
+0.2% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$633K
Revenue ~$15B
Stock
JWN
NYSE
12-month attrition
11.5%
Tech: 8.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
96
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
2,448
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Nordstrom went from 23,380 employees in Oct 2024 to 23,730 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 1,025 people joined, 703 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other9,378
Sales5,477
Operations3,601
Engineering1,340
Success933
Design932
Finance801
Marketing575

Salaries at Nordstrom

All salaries

395 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering438
Operations38
Design10
Executive4
Finance3

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 96 filings.

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Nordstrom FAQ

How many employees does Nordstrom have?

Nordstrom has about 23,730 employees, up 0.2% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Nordstrom sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Nordstrom filed 96 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Nordstrom's revenue per employee?

Nordstrom makes about $633K in revenue per employee, based on $15.02B annual revenue and 23,730 employees.

How much does Nordstrom pay?

6figr has 395 salary profiles for Nordstrom in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Nordstrom salaries page. See Nordstrom salaries

Is Nordstrom a public company?

Yes. Nordstrom is publicly traded under the ticker JWN on NYSE.

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