Airbnb is a global travel and hospitality marketplace that employs more than 22,500 people across product development, operations, and customer-facing teams. Recent staffing activity shows a net expansion of the workforce, with new hires outpacing departures and resulting in low, single-digit turnover. This measured growth supports the company’s focus on refining its platform, expanding host services, and strengthening trust and safety programs.
Headcount is distributed across a diverse mix of functions. Business Management is the largest group with roughly 6,000 employees, underscoring the importance of marketplace operations, trust, and community support. Finance & Administration follows at about 4,200 employees, reflecting the scale required to manage global payments and regulatory compliance. Engineering—responsible for the core booking platform and mobile apps—accounts for just over 3,100 employees. Sales & Support (≈2,700) and Operations (≈2,600) round out the next-largest clusters, ensuring guest and host success worldwide. Marketing & Product has nearly 1,350 employees focused on brand awareness and feature development, while specialized teams in Human Resources, IT, and Legal collectively employ about 1,100 people. An additional 1,300 employees are categorized as “Other,” covering emerging functions and cross-disciplinary roles.
Airbnb’s workforce is geographically dispersed, with a notable concentration in the United States and key international tech hubs. San Francisco hosts the largest single contingent at roughly 1,700 employees, followed by New York City at 600 and Seattle at 435. Los Angeles supports around 390 employees, enhancing West Coast operations. Outside the U.S., Delhi is home to more than 400 employees, while Nairobi, Ireland, Bengaluru, and Gurugram collectively account for over 1,000 employees and provide regional support across EMEA and APAC. Approximately 640 employees work remotely or in smaller offices classified as “Other,” illustrating the company’s flexible, distributed approach to talent placement.