Uber employs about 36,500 people across its mobility, delivery, freight, and platform operations. Recent staffing data shows roughly 6-7 % of the workforce joined the company through new hiring while just under 6 % departed, resulting in steady net growth. The balanced hiring-to-attrition ratio suggests Uber is maintaining a measured approach to scaling its global organization.
Sales and Support is Uber’s largest function with more than 16,000 employees—approximately 45 % of total staff—reflecting the company’s focus on rider, eater, and driver support. Engineering follows at just over 5,500 employees, underscoring the importance of product development and platform reliability. Business Management and Operations collectively account for more than 8,500 employees and help oversee market strategy and on-the-ground logistics. Smaller but essential groups such as Marketing & Product (2,300+), Finance & Administration (1,100+), IT, HR, and Legal round out the structure, each providing specialized expertise to keep the business running smoothly.
Headcount is widely distributed, with the San Francisco headquarters area employing about 3,200 people, the largest single concentration. New York City hosts roughly 2,400 employees, and Chicago supports more than 1,400. Additional U.S. hubs include Los Angeles, Seattle, and Phoenix, each ranging from 575 to 860 employees. Internationally, Uber maintains sizable teams in Bengaluru, São Paulo, and Amsterdam, illustrating the company’s presence in key technology and growth markets. An additional 1,100 employees work in other global offices that collectively support regional operations.