Pinterest ended 2025 with 5,265 full-time employees, then approved a restructuring affecting less than 15% of its workforce weeks later. These Pinterest employee statistics cover headcount from 2022 to 2025, the 2026 layoff plan and what it has cost so far, median pay, the CEO pay ratio, and stock-based compensation, all taken from Pinterest’s own SEC filings.
Pinterest Employee Statistics
- 5,265Full-time employees as of December 31, 2025
- <15%Share of the workforce covered by the January 2026 restructuring plan
- $61.4MRestructuring charges recorded in the first half of 2026
- $311,466Median employee annual total compensation in 2025
- $880.5MShare-based compensation expense in 2025
How Many Employees Does Pinterest Have?
Pinterest had 5,265 full-time employees as of December 31, 2025, according to its FY2025 Form 10-K. The count stood at 4,666 a year earlier.
Headcount barely moved between 2022 and 2023, going from 3,987 to 4,014.
| As of | Full-time employees | Filing |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2022 | 3,987 | FY2022 Form 10-K |
| December 31, 2023 | 4,014 | FY2023 Form 10-K |
| December 31, 2024 | 4,666 | FY2024 Form 10-K |
| December 31, 2025 | 5,265 | FY2025 Form 10-K |
Source: Pinterest, Inc. Form 10-K filings, fiscal years 2022 to 2025 (headcount at December 31)
Pinterest’s workforce is small next to Alphabet’s, which is tracked in these Google workforce figures.
Has Pinterest Reported Headcount Since the Layoffs?
No. Neither the Q1 2026 nor the Q2 2026 earnings release states an employee count.
The FY2026 Form 10-K is the next scheduled filing with a year-end headcount.
Pinterest Layoffs 2026: What the Restructuring Plan Covers
Pinterest’s board approved a global restructuring plan on January 22, 2026, per a Form 8-K. The plan reduces less than 15% of the workforce and cuts office space.
The filing ties the cuts to reallocating resources to AI-focused roles, prioritizing AI-powered products, and changing the sales and go-to-market approach. It also says Pinterest plans to reinvest in key development areas. Broader data on this shift sits in these AI and workplace statistics.
| Plan detail | As disclosed |
|---|---|
| Board approval | January 22, 2026 |
| Workforce reduction | Less than 15% |
| Other action | Office space reduction |
| Estimated pre-tax charges | $35 million to $45 million, primarily cash |
| Target completion | End of Q3, September 30, 2026, subject to local law and consultation |
Source: Pinterest, Inc. Form 8-K, January 2026; Pinterest FY2025 Form 10-K, filed February 12, 2026
How Much Has the Pinterest Restructuring Cost?
Pinterest recorded $47.1 million in restructuring charges in Q1 2026 and $14.3 million in Q2 2026. The six-month total reached $61.4 million.
The January 8-K estimated total charges of $35 million to $45 million. Part of the booked amount is non-cash, including share-based compensation and amortization.
| Period | Restructuring charges | Share-based compensation included | Amortization included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $47,097K | $9.3M | $1.4M |
| Q2 2026 | $14,335K | $4.8M | $1.6M |
| Six months to June 30, 2026 | $61,432K | Not stated | Not stated |
Source: Pinterest Q1 and Q2 2026 earnings releases (Form 8-K, Exhibit 99.1), quarters ended March 31 and June 30, 2026
How Many Pinterest Employees Were Laid Off?
Pinterest has not published the number of affected employees. TechCrunch estimated roughly 700, working from the 4,666 headcount at the end of 2024.
Fast Company reported that Pinterest told it the company had around 5,200 employees in December 2025, which put a 15% cut near 780. The 10-K later reported 5,265.
Comparable cuts at a much larger employer are tracked in these Amazon layoff and headcount numbers.
Pinterest Employee Salary and CEO Pay Ratio
The median Pinterest employee received $311,466 in annual total compensation for 2025, per the 2026 proxy statement. The 2024 figure was $272,717.
CEO Bill Ready’s total compensation was $39,312,010 in 2025, against $18,143,031 in 2024. The CEO-to-median ratio moved from 66.5 to 1 to 126.2 to 1.
Pinterest used the same median employee for both years: a full-time employee based in the United States. Total compensation includes equity awards at grant-date value.
| Measure | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Median employee annual total compensation | $272,717 | $311,466 |
| CEO annual total compensation | $18,143,031 | $39,312,010 |
| CEO-to-median pay ratio | 66.5 to 1 | 126.2 to 1 |
Source: Pinterest 2025 and 2026 Proxy Statements (DEF 14A), fiscal years 2024 and 2025
Pinterest Stock-Based Compensation Statistics
Share-based compensation expense reached $880.5 million in 2025. It was $765.8 million in 2024 and $647.9 million in 2023.
| Fiscal year | Share-based compensation expense |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $647.9 million |
| 2024 | $765,795K |
| 2025 | $880,463K |
Source: Pinterest FY2023 Form 10-K; Pinterest Q4 and Full Year 2025 earnings release, years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025
Which Pinterest Teams Receive the Most Stock Compensation?
Research and development accounted for $567.6 million of the $880.5 million total in 2025. Sales and marketing followed at $149.6 million.
| Function | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Research and development | $497,442K | $567,571K |
| Sales and marketing | $122,149K | $149,565K |
| General and administrative | $131,368K | $143,786K |
| Cost of revenue | $14,836K | $19,541K |
| Total | $765,795K | $880,463K |
Source: Pinterest Q4 and Full Year 2025 earnings release, share-based compensation by function, years ended December 31, 2024 and 2025
Did Stock Compensation Change During the 2026 Restructuring?
Quarterly share-based compensation rose year over year in both quarters of the plan. Q2 2026 reached $319.7 million, with $212.5 million in research and development.
These figures exclude share-based compensation recorded inside restructuring charges. Pinterest does not link the two in its releases.
| Quarter | Total share-based compensation | Research and development |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $187,426K | $119,482K |
| Q2 2025 | $227,234K | $145,939K |
| Q1 2026 | $222,121K | $140,676K |
| Q2 2026 | $319,729K | $212,537K |
Source: Pinterest Q1 and Q2 2026 earnings releases, reconciliation tables, quarters ended March 31 and June 30 of 2025 and 2026
Where Do Pinterest Employees Work?
Pinterest runs a flexible work model. Its FY2025 10-K says employees in roles that can be done from anywhere may live and work within their country or region.
The same filing states that “a majority of our employees work remotely,” while the company prioritizes in-person collaboration at its offices. Headquarters is at 651 Brannan Street, San Francisco.
U.S.-wide patterns are covered in these hybrid work trends and this breakdown of return-to-office versus remote data.
Source: Pinterest FY2025 Form 10-K, filed February 12, 2026
How Did Pinterest’s 2025 Hiring Affect Operating Costs?
Pinterest’s sales and marketing expense rose $154.9 million in 2025. The 10-K attributes the increase primarily to a 19% rise in personnel expenses due to higher headcount.
General and administrative personnel expenses grew 10%, which the 10-K also links to higher headcount. Research and development expense reached $1,427.4 million, up 15% from $1,240.6 million.
The 10-K lists competition for people with computer vision, AI and machine learning skills as part of Pinterest’s hiring environment. National context is available in these U.S. employment figures.
Source: Pinterest FY2025 Form 10-K, year ended December 31, 2025
FAQs
How many employees does Pinterest have?
Pinterest had 5,265 full-time employees as of December 31, 2025, per its FY2025 Form 10-K. It has not published a newer headcount since its 2026 restructuring began.
Is Pinterest laying off employees in 2026?
Yes. Its board approved a plan on January 22, 2026, reducing less than 15% of the workforce. Pinterest targets completion by September 30, 2026, subject to local law and consultation requirements.
How much does a Pinterest employee make?
The median Pinterest employee received $311,466 in annual total compensation for 2025, including equity at grant-date value, per the 2026 proxy statement. The CEO-to-median ratio was 126.2 to 1.
Does Pinterest compete with Reddit for users and staff?
Pinterest’s FY2025 10-K names Reddit among its competitors, alongside Amazon, Meta, Google, OpenAI, Snap, TikTok and X. It also says it competes to hire people skilled in computer vision, AI and machine learning.
Do Pinterest employees work remotely?
Pinterest uses a flexible work model. Its FY2025 10-K states that a majority of employees work remotely within their country or region, while the company prioritizes in-person collaboration at offices.
Sources
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1506293/000150629326000021/pins-20251231.htm
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1506293/000150629326000009/pins-20260122.htm
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1506293/000150629326000058/pins-20260407.htm
https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1506293/000150629326000102/q2-26xpressrelease.htm
