Proterra

Proterra Inc. is a U.S.-based company founded in 2004, focused on designing, manufacturing, and selling zero-emission electric transit buses and electrification technologies. Headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra serves public transit agencies, airports, universities, and commercial transit fleets across North America and internationally, including regions like the European Union, Canada, and Australia. The company operates through three main business units: Proterra Transit, which produces electric transit buses; Proterra Powered, offering battery systems and electrification solutions; and Proterra Energy, which provides high-power charging solutions. Proterra's product lineup includes battery-electric buses, advanced battery technology for heavy-duty applications, and comprehensive charging infrastructure. Additionally, the company offers services such as vehicle electrification consulting, financing options, and fleet management software. Proterra aims to transform the transportation industry by promoting clean-energy electric vehicles and supporting the transition away from fossil fuels.

Environmental Services Burlingame, United States Founded 2004 ~391 employees NASDAQ: PTRA

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Employees
391
-1.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$791K
Revenue ~$309M
Stock
PTRA
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
30.1%
Tech: 31%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Proterra went from 584 employees in Jul 2023 to 391 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 13 people joined, 26 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other156
Engineering138
Operations61
Finance9
Sales7
HR7
Success5
Marketing3

Salaries at Proterra

All salaries

12 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering21
Operations4
Executive3
Consulting2
Sales1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

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Proterra FAQ

How many employees does Proterra have?

Proterra has about 391 employees, down 1.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Proterra sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Proterra filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Proterra's revenue per employee?

Proterra makes about $791K in revenue per employee, based on $309.36M annual revenue and 391 employees.

How much does Proterra pay?

6figr has 12 salary profiles for Proterra in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Proterra salaries page. See Proterra salaries

Is Proterra a public company?

Yes. Proterra is publicly traded under the ticker PTRA on NASDAQ.

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