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International Business Times
International Business Times
Technology

Valve Staff Out-Earn Google, Apple and Meta Workers on a Per-Employee Basis — Here's How Much They Make

Valve's £32.6M per employee in 2025 crushes Google, Apple, Meta

In 2025's booming PC gaming landscape, Valve Corporation has shattered records by amassing £11.08 billion ($17 billion) in revenue through Steam's unyielding digital distribution prowess. With a lean team of 350 staff, the company generates £32.59 million ($50 million) per employee, eclipsing the collective revenue generation of Google, Apple, and Meta.

As organisational autonomy redefines modern work, Valve's model spotlights why flat hierarchies and digital economies propel unprecedented value in a post-pandemic talent war.

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