Red Hat

Red Hat, Inc. is a leading American software company that specializes in open-source solutions for enterprises. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, Red Hat has grown to operate in over 40 countries. The company became a part of IBM in 2019, following a significant acquisition valued at approximately $34 billion. Red Hat is recognized for its commitment to open-source principles and has achieved notable revenue milestones, reaching nearly $3 billion by 2018. The company's primary offerings include Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), a stable operating system designed for datacenters and cloud environments, and Fedora, a community-driven version that fosters innovation. Red Hat also provides a range of services, including technical support and system management through the Red Hat Network. The company has established strong partnerships with major technology vendors like Dell, IBM, HP, and Oracle, enhancing its capabilities in cloud computing, storage, and virtualization.

Information Technology & Services Raleigh, United States Founded 1993 ~16,832 employees

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Employees
16,832
+0.6% in the 3 months to Sep 2026
Revenue / employee
$335K
Revenue ~$5.6B
12-month attrition
6.8%
Tech: 5.2%
H1B filings, FY2026
101
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
122
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Red Hat went from 15,885 employees in Oct 2024 to 16,832 in Sep 2026. Apr to Sep 2026: 673 people joined, 313 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Engineering5,731
Other4,398
Sales1,745
Operations1,495
Success1,037
Marketing749
Finance693
HR587

Salaries at Red Hat

All salaries

300 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering311
Operations36
Sales12
Marketing10
IT7

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 101 filings.

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Red Hat FAQ

How many employees does Red Hat have?

Red Hat has about 16,832 employees, up 0.6% over the 3 months to Sep 2026.

Does Red Hat sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Red Hat filed 101 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Red Hat's revenue per employee?

Red Hat makes about $335K in revenue per employee, based on $5.63B annual revenue and 16,832 employees.

How much does Red Hat pay?

6figr has 421 salary profiles for Red Hat in India and 300 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Red Hat salaries page. See Red Hat salaries in India

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