Calpine

Calpine is a prominent American energy company, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Houston, Texas. Initially a Silicon Valley startup, it has grown into a leading power producer, recognized as the largest provider of geothermal energy worldwide and the largest natural gas-fueled power producer in North America. The company operates a diverse portfolio of power generation facilities, including geothermal, natural gas-fired plants, battery storage, and solar energy. Calpine manages nearly 28,000 megawatts of power projects across North America, with 79 energy facilities and 13 offices. Its flagship geothermal asset, The Geysers in Northern California, generates 725 megawatts of power. The company focuses on electricity generation from various energy sources and serves wholesale electricity markets, utilities, and large commercial and industrial customers. Calpine is committed to clean and reliable energy solutions, aligning its operations with environmental sustainability and innovation efforts.

Utilities Houston, United States Founded 1984 ~1,347 employees

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Employees
1,347
+1.4% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$7.5M
Revenue ~$10.1B
12-month attrition
6.4%
Tech: 12.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
7
Sponsors visas

Salaries at Calpine

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16 salary profiles in the US

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท India salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering25
Operations8
IT5

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 7 filings.

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Calpine FAQ

How many employees does Calpine have?

Calpine has about 1,347 employees, up 1.4% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Calpine sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Calpine filed 7 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Calpine's revenue per employee?

Calpine makes about $7.48M in revenue per employee, based on $10.07B annual revenue and 1,347 employees.

How much does Calpine pay?

6figr has 16 salary profiles for Calpine in the US and 1 in India, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Calpine salaries page. See Calpine salaries in the US

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.