Payscale
Payscale is a prominent provider of compensation data, software, and services, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations make informed pay decisions. Founded in 2002 and based in Seattle, Washington, the company focuses on promoting fair and sustainable pay practices within the human resources technology sector. Payscale offers a range of services, including access to comprehensive compensation data, software solutions for automating pay management, and tools for salary comparison and job pricing. These resources enable businesses to set competitive pay scales and ensure fairness in compensation. The company serves a diverse clientele, including over 65% of Fortune 500 companies and more than 5,000 clients across various industries, following its acquisition of MarketPay. Notable clients include Panasonic, American Airlines, and the University of Washington. With significant funding and a strong workforce, Payscale continues to expand its influence in the HR tech space, advocating for equitable pay practices.
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Headcount trend
Payscale went from 631 employees in Oct 2024 to 665 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 35 people joined, 27 left.
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Funding
- Jul 2017 · Mercer
- Jul 2011 · $7M · SAP Ventures, Montlake Capital, Fluke Venture Partners
- Jul 2010 · $135K · Fluke Venture Partners, Trinity Ventures, Madrona Venture Group
- Jul 2007 · Series C · $1.5M · SAP Ventures, Trinity Ventures, Madrona Venture Group
- Oct 2004 · Series A · $3.2M · Montlake Capital, Madrona Venture Group, Fluke Venture Partner
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Payscale FAQ
How many employees does Payscale have?
Payscale has about 665 employees, up 2.3% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.
What is Payscale's revenue per employee?
Payscale makes about $271K in revenue per employee, based on $180M annual revenue and 665 employees.
How much does Payscale pay?
6figr has 14 salary profiles for Payscale in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Payscale salaries page. See Payscale salaries
How much funding has Payscale raised?
Payscale has raised $11.84M in total funding.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.
