NPR

National Public Radio (NPR) is a leading American public broadcasting organization founded in 1970 and based in Washington, D.C., with an additional headquarters in Culver City, California. As a nonprofit membership organization, NPR produces and distributes news, cultural, and informational programming to over 860 public radio stations across the United States. NPR is known for its flagship news programs, *All Things Considered* and *Morning Edition*, which deliver in-depth coverage of national and international news. In addition to news, NPR offers a variety of programs that explore arts, culture, science, sports, and music. The organization also produces more than 50 podcasts and provides digital content, reaching millions of listeners each week. With a global presence, NPR maintains multiple international bureaus to ensure comprehensive news coverage. Its funding comes from various sources, including the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, member station subscriptions, grants, and listener contributions, allowing it to uphold its commitment to independent journalism and cultural programming.

Media Production Washington, United States Founded 1970 ~1,375 employees

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Employees
1,375
+0.1% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$230K
Revenue ~$317M
Total funding
$4.7M
Last round May 2020
12-month attrition
8%
Tech: 5.9%
H1B filings, FY2026
6
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
7
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

NPR went from 1,319 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,375 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 40 people joined, 32 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,037
Engineering110
Operations88
Marketing34
Sales29
Finance20
HR18
Product18

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Salaries at NPR

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5 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Design8
Engineering6
Operations4
Executive1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 6 filings.

Funding

  • May 2020 · $4.7M

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NPR FAQ

How many employees does NPR have?

NPR has about 1,375 employees, up 0.1% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does NPR sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. NPR filed 6 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is NPR's revenue per employee?

NPR makes about $230K in revenue per employee, based on $316.7M annual revenue and 1,375 employees.

How much does NPR pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for NPR in India and 3 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the NPR salaries page. See NPR salaries in India

How much funding has NPR raised?

NPR has raised $4.7M in total funding.

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 11 Oct 2026.