Shopee

Shopee is a prominent e-commerce platform founded in 2015 in Singapore and operates as a subsidiary of Sea Limited. It is recognized as the largest online marketplace in Southeast Asia, with a strong presence in countries such as Indonesia, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore, and has expanded into Latin America and parts of Europe. The platform is designed to facilitate easy and secure online buying and selling, initially focusing on consumer-to-consumer transactions before incorporating business-to-consumer models. Shopee operates primarily through its mobile app and website, offering features like the Shopee Guarantee for secure transactions and partnerships with over 70 logistics providers to ensure efficient delivery. It hosts a wide range of products across various categories, catering to both local merchants and large retailers. Shopee targets a diverse customer base, appealing to tech-savvy users and the growing middle class in emerging markets.

Information Technology & Services Singapore, Singapore Founded 2015 ~26,061 employees

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Employees
26,061
+1% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$476K
Revenue ~$12.4B
12-month attrition
16.7%
Tech: 17.4%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

Shopee went from 23,338 employees in Jul 2023 to 26,061 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 1,758 people joined, 1,282 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other14,321
Sales2,777
Operations2,657
Marketing1,789
Engineering1,723
Product801
Success704
HR550

Salaries at Shopee

All salaries

4 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

Layoffs

Details

No layoffs reported in the last 12 months.

  • Jun 2026 (~8%) · Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Jun 2026 (~8%) · Singapore, Singapore

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Shopee FAQ

How many employees does Shopee have?

Shopee has about 26,061 employees, up 1% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Has Shopee had layoffs in 2026?

Yes. Shopee has reported layoffs in 2026, most recently on Jun 10, 2026.

What is Shopee's revenue per employee?

Shopee makes about $476K in revenue per employee, based on $12.4B annual revenue and 26,061 employees.

How much does Shopee pay?

6figr has 4 salary profiles for Shopee in India and 2 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Shopee salaries page. See Shopee salaries in India

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.