Charter Communications Inc. has announced it is now offering a minimum starting wage of $20 an hour, including target commissions, for all employees across its 41-state service area.
The milestone is the fulfillment of a multiyear commitment that began in 2018 with the establishment of a $15 minimum starting wage, according to a Spectrum news release.
Charter, which provides services branded as Spectrum, announced in April 2020 that it would permanently raise its starting wage to $20 an hour in 2022 — nearly triple the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour — with annual increases of $1.50 an hour in 2020 and 2021 boosting the starting hourly wage to $16.50 and $18, respectively, the release stated.
In Louisville, Charter currently has 71 open positions.
The bump in pay comes as companies across the country are offering more incentives to lure potential employees. Late last month, Target Corp. announced it will boost its starting pay for workers beyond $15 an hour and expand health benefits for employees and families.
“Our $20 an hour starting wage is an important investment in our highly skilled employees, who deliver connectivity and entertainment to more than 32 million customers,” Tom Rutledge, chairman and CEO of Charter, said in the release. “Providing strong, competitive wages from day one, comprehensive benefits and dozens of progression paths make Charter a place to build a fulfilling technology career, not just come to work.”
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