Charter Communications
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 856 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
- Headquarters: Stamford
- Founded 1993
- Nasdaq: CHTR
At a glance
- Charter Communications hires at the expert level. 49% of its filings are Level IV, 2.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 51% of its filings. After that come Data Scientist and Network Architect.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 96% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Charter Communications's jobs and locations has a median of $121,285.
- 7th among the largest filers in its industry. Charter Communications's median ($121,364) is below CBS Interactive and Comcast.
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Percentiles from Charter Communications's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Charter Communications hires for
Bar: share of Charter Communications's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 98% of filings (16 occupations in total).
Show all 9 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $124,312 | 438 |
| Data Scientist | $111,997 | 102 |
| Network Architect | $114,691 | 92 |
| QA Engineer | $116,126 | 73 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $139,220 | 43 |
| IT Manager | $158,580 | 36 |
| Data Engineer | $136,014 | 25 |
| Database Administrator | $113,526 | 14 |
| Project Manager | $117,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Charter Communications.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 10% of filings
Mid-level · 26% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 49% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $91,458 | 58 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $112,986 | 152 |
| Senior · Level III | $118,706 | 91 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,046 | 295 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Charter Communications vs. industry peers
Reddit$256,421
Tubi$221,555
TikTok$195,600
Twitch Interactive$184,360
CBS Interactive$160,000
Comcast$136,014
Charter Communications$121,364
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5162).
Where Charter Communications files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 5 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $130,686 | 393 |
| St. Louis, MO | $116,216 | 252 |
| Charlotte, NC | $116,484 | 158 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $128,669 | 30 |
| Dallas, TX | $131,502 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $93,673 |
| 25th | $111,142 |
| 50th (median) | $121,364 |
| 75th | $139,942 |
| 90th | $161,158 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $99,736 | $83,346 | $114,041 | 434 |
| FY2021 | $94,016 | $83,637 | $111,280 | 413 |
| FY2022 | $107,203 | $93,870 | $120,058 | 599 |
| FY2023 | $111,134 | $99,742 | $126,298 | 565 |
| FY2024 | $112,137 | $92,909 | $128,398 | 378 |
| FY2025 | $118,706 | $111,142 | $139,443 | 638 |
| FY2026 | $125,368 | $114,123 | $140,046 | 218 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Charter Communications
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $112,174 | $90.4k–$117k | 94 |
| Principal Engineer | $153,587 | $132.3k–$161.9k | 83 |
| Network Engineer | $111,142 | $100.6k–$116.6k | 57 |
| Software Engineer V | $118,162 | $112.2k–$134.3k | 53 |
| Systems Engineer | $117,021 | $98.5k–$125.3k | 50 |
| BI ETL Developer | $111,997 | $98k–$115.8k | 40 |
| Software Engineer Vi | $133,973 | $120.5k–$139.4k | 38 |
| Principal Architect | $140,046 | $134k–$140k | 29 |
| Principal Software Engineer | $161,886 | $142.2k–$161.9k | 22 |
| BI Application Developer | $112,986 | $102.2k–$116.3k | 19 |
| Senior Test Engineer | $112,481 | $97.6k–$124k | 19 |
| BI Analyst | $94,660 | $93.7k–$115.7k | 13 |
| BI Architect | $139,648 | $116.4k–$139.9k | 13 |
| DEVOPS Engineer | $114,265 | $97.4k–$117k | 12 |
| Lead Test Engineer | $130,686 | $128.1k–$130.7k | 12 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer Vii | $140,046 | $134k–$155.2k | 11 |
| Principal Wireless Engineer | $158,090 | $154.4k–$162k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Charter Communications
Charter Communications's filings list its industry as Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (Information sector, NAICS 5162). Its main U.S. filing address is in St. Louis, MO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Data Scientist and Network Architect and the main metro areas are Denver, CO, St. Louis, MO and Charlotte, NC. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1993
- Headquarters
- Stamford
- Website
- charter.com
- Stock
- Nasdaq: CHTR
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Charter Communications sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Charter Communications filed 856 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Charter Communications pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Charter Communications's H-1B filings is $121,364; half of filings fall between $111,142 and $139,942. Bonus and stock are not included.