Sonder

Sonder Holdings Inc. is a global hospitality company that specializes in tech-driven, design-forward accommodations. Founded in 2014 in Montreal, Sonder operates in over 40 cities across 10 countries, managing around 9,000 units and serving more than 1 million guests. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and employs approximately 1,642 people. Sonder offers premium furnished apartments, studios, and boutique hotel rooms designed for leisure travelers, digital nomads, and business guests. Their accommodations feature modern interiors created in collaboration with top architects and designers. Guests benefit from tech-enabled services, including a mobile app for keyless entry and a 24/7 digital concierge. Sonder's flexible options range from 1- to 3+ bedroom units, equipped with full kitchens and workspaces, catering to families and groups seeking more space than traditional hotel rooms. The company aims to be a leading hospitality brand by combining design excellence with scalable technology.

Hospitality San Francisco, United States Founded 2012 ~637 employees NASDAQ: SOND

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Employees
637
-1.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$975K
Revenue ~$621M
Stock
SOND
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
26.8%
Tech: 17.3%
H1B filings, FY2024
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Sonder went from 780 employees in Jul 2023 to 637 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 15 people joined, 65 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other404
Operations81
Engineering65
Sales32
Finance16
Success11
HR10
Product9

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Salaries at Sonder

All salaries

4 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

Layoffs

Details

No layoffs reported in the last 12 months.

  • Nov 2025 (~100%) · San Francisco, United States
  • Apr 2025 · San Francisco, United States

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
HR1

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Sonder FAQ

How many employees does Sonder have?

Sonder has about 637 employees, down 1.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Sonder sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Sonder filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2024, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a HR role.

Has Sonder had layoffs in 2026?

No layoffs at Sonder have been reported in 2026 so far. The most recent reported layoff was on Nov 10, 2025.

What is Sonder's revenue per employee?

Sonder makes about $975K in revenue per employee, based on $621.27M annual revenue and 637 employees.

How much does Sonder pay?

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

Is Sonder a public company?

Yes. Sonder is publicly traded under the ticker SOND on NASDAQ.

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