Shutterstock

Shutterstock, founded in 2003 by Jon Oringer, is a prominent global provider of royalty-free stock content, including photos, vector graphics, illustrations, videos, and music. The company started as a subscription-based stock photo service and has since expanded its library to approximately 200 million assets, making it one of the largest collections of royalty-free stock content worldwide. Shutterstock offers a range of services centered around digital content licensing and creative asset management. Its core offerings include stock photos and illustrations, video footage, licensed music and sound effects, and digital asset management tools. The company also provides API integrations for marketers and developers to access its content seamlessly. With flexible pricing models, Shutterstock caters to a diverse customer base, including creative professionals, marketers, and media companies. Headquartered in New York City, Shutterstock is publicly traded and employs over 1,700 people.

Information Technology & Services New York, United States Founded 2003 ~2,942 employees

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Employees
2,942
+0.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$328K
Revenue ~$964M
12-month attrition
6.6%
Tech: 8.6%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Shutterstock went from 2,924 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,942 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 64 people joined, 52 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,169
Design351
Engineering118
Sales107
Operations63
Marketing61
Finance29
HR16

Salaries at Shutterstock

All salaries

27 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
Engineering9
IT2
Marketing1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Shutterstock FAQ

How many employees does Shutterstock have?

Shutterstock has about 2,942 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Shutterstock sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Shutterstock filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Shutterstock's revenue per employee?

Shutterstock makes about $328K in revenue per employee, based on $963.57M annual revenue and 2,942 employees.

How much does Shutterstock pay?

6figr has 27 salary profiles for Shutterstock in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Shutterstock salaries page. See Shutterstock salaries

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