Whataburger

Whataburger is a fast-food restaurant chain founded in 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas, by Harmon Dobson. The company is known for its large, made-to-order burgers crafted from 100% pure, never-frozen beef, served on a toasted five-inch bun. Customers can customize their burgers with a variety of toppings, including grilled jalapeƱos and extra bacon. With over 1,100 locations across 16 states, Whataburger serves millions of customers daily. The brand emphasizes quality and community, employing over 51,000 people, referred to as Family Members. Whataburger offers dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru options, creating a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home for both employees and customers.

Restaurants San Antonio, United States Founded 1950 ~2,884 employees

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Employees
2,884
-0.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$1.2M
Revenue ~$3.3B
12-month attrition
10%
Tech: 6%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
158
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Whataburger went from 2,966 employees in Jul 2023 to 2,884 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 61 people joined, 74 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,155
Operations337
Sales86
Success70
HR67
Marketing55
Finance51
Engineering51

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1 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering3
Operations2

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Whataburger FAQ

How many employees does Whataburger have?

Whataburger has about 2,884 employees, down 0.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Whataburger sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Whataburger filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.

What is Whataburger's revenue per employee?

Whataburger makes about $1.16M in revenue per employee, based on $3.34B annual revenue and 2,884 employees.

How much does Whataburger pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for Whataburger in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Whataburger salaries page. See Whataburger salaries

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