Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a prominent American engineering, construction, and technology firm, established in 1944 by Ralph M. Parsons. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, the company employs around 18,000 people and operates in over 30 countries. Parsons has transformed from a regional contractor into a global provider of complex infrastructure, defense, cybersecurity, and technology solutions. The company offers a wide range of services, including engineering and construction for infrastructure projects like bridges and highways, defense and security solutions, advanced cybersecurity services, and smart infrastructure development. Parsons also specializes in program and project management, ensuring the effective delivery of complex projects across various sectors. With a diverse customer base that includes government agencies and private sector clients, Parsons is recognized for its significant contributions to major projects and its commitment to innovation and technology integration in critical infrastructure and defense markets.

Civil Engineering Chantilly, United States Founded 1944 ~15,513 employees NASDAQ: PSN

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Employees
15,513
+1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$435K
Revenue ~$6.8B
Stock
PSN
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
8.5%
Tech: 9.1%
H1B filings, FY2026
37
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
1,044
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Parsons went from 13,426 employees in Oct 2024 to 15,513 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 775 people joined, 376 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other6,324
Engineering5,407
Operations1,328
Design877
Finance706
HR318
Sales279
Success139

Executive compensation

Salaries at Parsons

All salaries

68 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
Engineering86
Operations6
Consulting3
IT1
Executive1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 37 filings.

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Parsons FAQ

How many employees does Parsons have?

Parsons has about 15,513 employees, up 1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Parsons sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Parsons filed 37 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Parsons's revenue per employee?

Parsons makes about $435K in revenue per employee, based on $6.75B annual revenue and 15,513 employees.

How much does Parsons pay?

6figr has 84 salary profiles for Parsons in India and 68 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Parsons salaries page. See Parsons salaries in India

Is Parsons a public company?

Yes. Parsons is publicly traded under the ticker PSN on NASDAQ.

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