Leaked Data Reveals Valve's Surprisingly Small Workforce

Court documents show Valve employs just 336 people, far fewer than major gaming competitors.

Valve's workforce is significantly smaller compared to giants like EA, Ubisoft, and Microsoft Gaming.
In 2021, Valve's headcount included 79 people on Steam and 181 on game development.
The Witcher 4 team at CD Projekt Red alone outnumbers Valve's entire staff.
Despite its size, Valve spent over $444 million on gross salaries in 2021.
Valve's efficiency and profitability per employee are among the highest in the industry.