Wawa

Wawa, Inc. is a privately held convenience store and gas station chain based in Chester Heights, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1803, Wawa has evolved from an iron foundry to a prominent convenience store operator, incorporating in 1968. The company operates over 500 locations across the East Coast, including states like Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Florida. Wawa is known for its 24/7 service and a wide range of offerings, including freshly prepared food such as hoagies, breakfast sandwiches, salads, and coffee. In addition to food, Wawa provides traditional convenience store items like snacks, beverages, and tobacco products, along with fuel services at many locations. The company has built a loyal customer base by focusing on quality products and exceptional service, contributing to its strong regional identity and estimated sales of $18.5 billion in 2023.

Retail Media, United States Founded 1964 ~5,428 employees

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Employees
5,428
+0.1% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$3.5M
Revenue ~$18.8B
12-month attrition
9.2%
Tech: 8%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
194
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Wawa went from 5,676 employees in Jul 2023 to 5,428 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 138 people joined, 138 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,936
Success1,795
Sales200
Operations180
Engineering150
Finance60
Marketing48
HR44

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Salaries at Wawa

All salaries

4 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering24
Operations5

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

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Wawa FAQ

How many employees does Wawa have?

Wawa has about 5,428 employees, up 0.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Wawa sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Wawa filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Wawa's revenue per employee?

Wawa makes about $3.46M in revenue per employee, based on $18.8B annual revenue and 5,428 employees.

How much does Wawa pay?

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

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