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Checkr Surpasses HireRight In Terms of Annual Revenue

January 11, 2026 posted by Steve Brownstein

In the background check industry, Checkr has recently surpassed HireRight in terms of annual revenue.

While HireRight was historically the larger firm due to its enterprise focus and global footprint, Checkr’s rapid growth—driven by the gig economy and AI-based automation—has pushed its revenue past the $800 million mark as of the end of 2025.

Key Contextual Differences

• Growth Trajectory: Checkr has seen explosive growth in the last few years. In late 2025, they officially reported surpassing $800 million in gross revenue. They have also been active in acquisitions (such as the 2025 purchase of Truework) to expand their platform beyond just background checks into income verification and payments.

• Market Position: HireRight remains a titan in the "Global Enterprise" space. They specialize in complex, multi-country screenings for Fortune 500 companies. However, their revenue has hovered in the low $700 million range recently (down from a peak of ~$800M in 2022).

• Ownership: Both companies are currently private. HireRight was taken private in 2024 by General Atlantic and Stone Point Capital. Checkr remains one of the most highly valued private "unicorns" in the HR tech space, with a valuation of approximately $4.6 billion.

• It is worth noting that while Checkr is larger by revenue, HireRight often maintains a larger footprint in the high-compliance, traditional corporate sectors where manual "boots-on-the-ground" courthouse research is more prevalent

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