PayPal employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, reflecting its position as a large-scale player in digital payments and e-commerce enablement. Recent hiring brought in roughly 1,344 new team members, while departures totaled about 1,396, keeping overall staffing levels relatively stable. The company’s balanced approach to hiring and natural attrition underscores an emphasis on maintaining operational efficiency while continuing to innovate across its product suite.
Engineering is PayPal’s largest function with about 4,425 employees—just over one-third of total headcount—highlighting the company’s focus on platform reliability, security, and new feature development. Revenue-generating groups such as Sales and Support (1,720 employees) and Marketing & Product (1,466) form another significant segment, supporting customer growth and product positioning. Corporate operations are represented by Finance & Administration (1,315) and Business Management (1,021), while dedicated teams in Information Technology, Risk & Compliance, and Human Resources collectively account for roughly 1,555 roles. This diversified departmental mix illustrates how PayPal allocates talent across technology, customer engagement, and governance priorities.
PayPal’s workforce is broadly distributed across the United States and key international hubs. The San Francisco Bay Area hosts the largest share of employees, with approximately 1,166 in San Francisco and 936 in nearby San Jose. Other notable U.S. locations include Omaha (791), Phoenix (628), Austin (467), New York (500), and Chicago (359), each supporting regional business and technology functions. Outside the U.S., Bengaluru houses around 515 employees, while Ireland accounts for 237, reflecting PayPal’s commitment to global product development and customer operations. An additional 1,170 staff work remotely or in smaller satellite offices, providing flexibility and local market coverage.