Charles Schwab salaries by job title (2026)
Charles Schwab filed 346 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $158,483, and the middle half of offers fall between $139,850 and $173,974.
Charles Schwab base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Software Development & Engineering | $152,725 | $144,636 – $161,474 | 76 |
| Sr. Specialist - Software Development & Engineering | $136,237 | $129,744 – $141,471 | 50 |
| Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering Sr. | $169,594 | $160,036 – $178,300 | 45 |
| Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering Senior | $171,933 | $162,515 – $177,416 | 15 |
| Specialist - Software Development & Engineering | $108,248 | $107,829 – $115,828 | 14 |
| Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lead | $186,000 | $172,290 – $197,532 | 14 |
| Sr. Manager, Risk Analytics/Modeling | $165,359 | $159,000 – $177,343 | 8 |
| Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lead (PL) | $196,630 | $188,165 – $208,752 | 6 |
| Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Lea | $193,000 | $192,940 – $200,000 | 5 |
| Sr Manager, Software Development & Engineering Sen | $166,455 | $164,112 – $167,873 | 5 |
| Sr. Manager, Software Development & Engineering Senior (PL) | $195,000 | $174,700 – $255,223 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $157,005 | 115 |
| Southlake, TX | $158,293 | 78 |
| Westlake, TX | $155,046 | 62 |
| Chicago, IL | $147,832 | 24 |
| Lone Tree, CO | $162,292 | 22 |
| San Francisco, CA | $220,000 | 13 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $160,000 | 9 |
| Raleigh, NC | $151,568 | 9 |
Take-home pay
Most of Charles Schwab's filings are for jobs in Texas. There, the median base of $158,483 leaves about $119,589 a year, or $9,966 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Manager, Software Development & Engineering ($152,725), it is about $115,654 a year. Use the Texas paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 2% |
| II: Qualified | 12% |
| III: Experienced | 44% |
| IV: Fully competent | 42% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $160,000 | 221 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $139,800 | 39 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $195,409 | 15 |
| Data Scientists | $152,220 | 12 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $156,361 | 12 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $148,955 | 10 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Charles Schwab?
The median base salary in Charles Schwab's 346 certified H-1B filings is $158,483 a year, and the middle half fall between $139,850 and $173,974. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Manager, Software Development & Engineering at Charles Schwab make?
The median base salary for Manager, Software Development & Engineering is $152,725 across 76 filings (middle 50%: $144,636 – $161,474).
Where does Charles Schwab pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, San Francisco, CA has the highest median base salary at $220,000.
What is $158,483 after tax in Texas?
About $119,589 a year ($9,966 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes.