WD

Western Digital Corporation (WDC) is a leading American data storage company based in San Jose, California. Established in 1970, WDC has evolved into one of the largest manufacturers of hard disk drives (HDDs), focusing on mass-capacity solutions. The company transitioned to HDDs in the 1980s and has since developed advanced technologies like UltraSMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) to meet the growing demands of AI-driven data cycles. WDC serves a diverse range of customers, including hyperscalers, enterprises, cloud providers, and startups. The company emphasizes scalable and sustainable technology to support data capture, storage, access, and transformation. With a commitment to innovation and customer success, Western Digital continues to lead in the storage industry, providing essential solutions for modern data needs.

Computer Hardware San Jose, United States Founded 1970 ~10,423 employees NASDAQ: WDC

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Employees
10,423
+0.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$913K
Revenue ~$9.5B
Stock
WDC
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
13.5%
Tech: 15%
H1B sponsor
NA

WD FAQ

How many employees does WD have?

WD has about 10,423 employees, up 0.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

What is WD's revenue per employee?

WD makes about $913K in revenue per employee, based on $9.52B annual revenue and 10,423 employees.

How much does WD pay?

6figr has 7 salary profiles for WD in the US and 3 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the WD salaries page. See WD salaries in the US

Is WD a public company?

Yes. WD is publicly traded under the ticker WDC on NASDAQ.

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