How many employees work at Sotheby's?
Sotheby's has 3,995 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -1.4%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
About Sotheby's
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access, connoisseurship and preservation of fine art and rare objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 50 categories, which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Interiors, among many others.
As of September 2025
Sotheby's
workforce metrics
Headcount
4k
Avg. Salary
$82.3k
Tenure
4.7yr
Growth Rate
-1.4%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Sotheby's annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Sotheby's total number of employees in 2025 was 3,971.465, a 1.4% decline from 2024.
- Sotheby's total number of employees in 2024 was 3,842.236, a 4.4% decline from 2023.
- Sotheby's total number of employees in 2023 was 4,041.541, a 0.3% increase from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Sotheby's annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Sotheby's active job postings in 2025 was 453, a 58.5% increase from 2024.
- Sotheby's active job postings in 2024 was 272, a 4.5% increase from 2023.
- Sotheby's active job postings in 2023 was 260, a 41.0% decline from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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