Premera Blue Cross

Premera Blue Cross is a health insurance company that has been serving the communities of Washington and Alaska since 1945. Originally incorporated as Washington Hospital Service, it has undergone several name changes and mergers, becoming Premera Blue Cross in 1998. The company provides a variety of health insurance products, including traditional health plans, employer-sponsored group plans, individual and family plans, as well as Medicare and Medicaid services. With a focus on quality and cost-effective healthcare coverage, Premera Blue Cross aims to meet the needs of individuals, families, and businesses. The company is dedicated to improving healthcare access and affordability, leveraging over 80 years of experience. It also engages in community health initiatives, supporting local health needs through programs like the Alaska Health Foundation. Premera Blue Cross is committed to delivering innovative healthcare solutions and enhancing the well-being of the communities it serves.

Insurance Mountlake Terrace, United States Founded 1933 ~2,200 employees

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Employees
2,200
+0.4% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$2M
Revenue ~$4.5B
12-month attrition
4.1%
Tech: 4.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
12
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
19
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Premera Blue Cross went from 2,162 employees in Oct 2024 to 2,200 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 46 people joined, 18 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other880
Operations336
Engineering311
Success235
Sales143
Finance120
HR64
Marketing52

Salaries at Premera Blue Cross

All salaries

30 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering44
Operations4
IT3
Finance1
Consulting1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 12 filings.

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Premera Blue Cross FAQ

How many employees does Premera Blue Cross have?

Premera Blue Cross has about 2,200 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Premera Blue Cross sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Premera Blue Cross filed 12 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Premera Blue Cross's revenue per employee?

Premera Blue Cross makes about $2.05M in revenue per employee, based on $4.5B annual revenue and 2,200 employees.

How much does Premera Blue Cross pay?

6figr has 30 salary profiles for Premera Blue Cross in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Premera Blue Cross salaries page. See Premera Blue Cross salaries

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