Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is a diversified multinational financial services institution based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1852, the company has grown from its origins as an express shipping service during the California Gold Rush to become one of the largest financial services providers globally. With over 250,000 employees, Wells Fargo serves more than 70 million customers across more than 40 countries. The company offers a wide range of financial services, including retail and commercial banking, mortgages, wealth and asset management, credit cards, business banking, commercial finance, insurance, and investment services. Wells Fargo manages approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and operates over 12,000 ATMs and more than 7,300 retail locations. The leadership team includes CEO Charles W. Scharf and Board Chair Steven D. Black.
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Headcount trend
Wells Fargo went from 156,274 employees in Jul 2023 to 159,420 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 5,202 people joined, 3,619 left.
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The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 361 filings.
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Wells Fargo FAQ
How many employees does Wells Fargo have?
Wells Fargo has about 159,420 employees, up 0.2% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).
Does Wells Fargo sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. Wells Fargo filed 361 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is Wells Fargo's revenue per employee?
Wells Fargo makes about $775K in revenue per employee, based on $123.53B annual revenue and 159,420 employees.
How much does Wells Fargo pay?
6figr has 853 salary profiles for Wells Fargo in the US and 835 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Wells Fargo salaries page. See Wells Fargo salaries in the US
Is Wells Fargo a public company?
Yes. Wells Fargo is publicly traded under the ticker WFC on NASDAQ.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 28 Feb 2026.
