Payactiv

Payactiv is a financial technology company based in San Jose, California, founded in 2012. It is a leading provider of Earned Wage Access (EWA), a service that allows workers to access their earned wages before payday without taking out loans. This service aims to alleviate financial stress for lower-income hourly workers who often rely on costly payday loans. In addition to EWA, Payactiv offers features such as bill pay and savings tools, a digital wallet for seamless transactions, and Payactiv Connect, an employee communication platform. The company serves over 1,500 businesses and nearly two million workers, including major corporations like Walmart, Amazon, and McDonald’s. Payactiv is recognized as a Certified B Corporation and has received multiple awards for its commitment to social responsibility and sustainability. Its mission is to promote financial security and inclusion while reducing reliance on predatory lending practices.

Financial Services San Jose, United States Founded 2012 ~353 employees Private · Series C

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Employees
353
-1.7% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$92.1K
Revenue ~$32.5M
Total funding
$134M
Last round Series C, Aug 2020
12-month attrition
18.7%
Tech: 23.3%
H1B filings, FY2026
5
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
36
Last 30 days

Salaries at Payactiv

All salaries

2 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering12
Consulting2
IT1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 5 filings.

Funding

  • Aug 2020 · Series C · $100M · Eldridge, Generation Partners, Ziegler
  • Oct 2018 · Series B · $20M · Generation Partners, Ziegler Linkage Fund II
  • Feb 2016 · Series A · $9.2M · Softbank Capital
  • Jun 2014 · Seed · $4.3M · Soft Bank Capital

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Payactiv FAQ

How many employees does Payactiv have?

Payactiv has about 353 employees, down 1.7% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Payactiv sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Payactiv filed 5 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Payactiv's revenue per employee?

Payactiv makes about $92K in revenue per employee, based on $32.5M annual revenue and 353 employees.

How much does Payactiv pay?

6figr has 2 salary profiles for Payactiv in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Payactiv salaries page. See Payactiv salaries

How much funding has Payactiv raised?

Payactiv has raised $133.55M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in Aug 2020.

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