Proofpoint

Proofpoint, Inc. is an American enterprise cybersecurity company founded in 2002 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. With over 5,000 employees, it serves more than 2 million customers worldwide, including a significant portion of the Fortune 1000. The company specializes in protecting organizations from advanced cyber threats and compliance risks through its software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. Key offerings include email security, which utilizes proprietary machine learning algorithms to detect and block malicious content, phishing, and spam. Proofpoint also provides identity threat defense, data loss prevention, electronic discovery and email archiving, as well as social media and mobile security. These products are designed to safeguard people, data, and brands from cyberattacks and compliance violations, reflecting the company's commitment to securing digital communication channels. Proofpoint has achieved significant milestones, including going public in 2012 and reaching over $1 billion in revenue by 2020. The company maintains a high customer satisfaction rate and operates globally, with offices in various countries.

Computer & Network Security Sunnyvale, United States Founded 2002 ~3,895 employees

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Employees
3,895
+1.1% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$270K
Revenue ~$1.1B
12-month attrition
8.6%
Tech: 6.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
18
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
88
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Proofpoint went from 3,317 employees in Oct 2024 to 3,895 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 271 people joined, 84 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering1,257
Other1,096
Sales670
Operations300
Success213
Finance102
Marketing92
HR78

Salaries at Proofpoint

All salaries

130 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
Engineering83
Operations16
IT7
Design1
Sales1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 18 filings.

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Proofpoint FAQ

How many employees does Proofpoint have?

Proofpoint has about 3,895 employees, up 1.1% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Proofpoint sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Proofpoint filed 18 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Proofpoint's revenue per employee?

Proofpoint makes about $270K in revenue per employee, based on $1.05B annual revenue and 3,895 employees.

How much does Proofpoint pay?

6figr has 130 salary profiles for Proofpoint in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Proofpoint salaries page. See Proofpoint salaries

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