TED Conferences

TED Conferences LLC is a non-profit media organization known for its global conferences and accessible online talks, operating under the slogan "Ideas Change Everything." Founded in 1984, TED began by focusing on technology, entertainment, and design, and has since expanded to include a wide range of topics such as science, culture, politics, and humanitarian issues. The organization hosts various events, including its annual flagship conference and independently organized TEDx events in thousands of cities worldwide. TED also offers TED@Work, which provides curated talks for corporate learning. Its media content includes TED Talks, educational animations through TED-Ed, and original podcasts that explore diverse ideas. TED aims to reach a global audience, promoting inclusivity with multilingual subtitles and open-access policies, making its content available to professionals, academics, and curious individuals alike.

Nonprofit Organization Management New York, United States Founded 1984 ~1,873 employees

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Employees
1,873
+0.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$40K
Revenue ~$75M
12-month attrition
20.7%
Tech: 13.3%
H1B filings, FY2025
2
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

TED Conferences went from 1,697 employees in Jul 2023 to 1,873 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 176 people joined, 165 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,633
Marketing75
Operations41
Engineering40
Sales20
HR18
Design15
Success15

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2 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Consulting2
Design1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2025 alone: 2 filings.

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TED Conferences FAQ

How many employees does TED Conferences have?

TED Conferences has about 1,873 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does TED Conferences sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. TED Conferences filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2025, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Design roles.

What is TED Conferences's revenue per employee?

TED Conferences makes about $40K in revenue per employee, based on $75M annual revenue and 1,873 employees.

How much does TED Conferences pay?

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

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