How Many People Work at Remote? Headcount and Employee Trends

Remote is a distributed payroll and employment platform that supports companies hiring talent across borders. Current headcount data shows a workforce of roughly 2,056 people, with 266 employees added and 139 departing. The balance of hiring versus attrition signals steady expansion while maintaining a lean operating profile. Remote’s model is built around a fully distributed team structure rather than a single corporate headquarters.

Sales and Support is the largest function at Remote with 493 employees, accounting for close to one-quarter of the organization. Engineering follows with 381 team members, underscoring an ongoing investment in product development. Marketing and Product (242) and Finance and Administration (204) provide additional scale, while Business Management (196) and Human Resources (150) highlight a focus on operational excellence and employee enablement. Smaller yet important units include Operations (117), Information Technology (80), Healthcare (52), and an "Other" category of 141 specialists. Across all departments the company recorded 266 hires against 139 exits, reflecting measured growth.

Remote’s headcount is overwhelmingly distributed, with approximately 1,780 employees categorized under "Other" locations, illustrating its remote-first philosophy. Beyond this broad grouping, the company has emerging hubs in Lisbon (40 employees), Amsterdam (41), Berlin (31), London (28), New York (49), Dublin (25), Barcelona (25), Toronto (21), and Chicago (16). The wide geographic spread enables Remote to source talent across North America, Europe, and beyond while keeping dependence on any single city minimal.