Centene

Centene Corporation is a prominent healthcare enterprise based in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1984, the company has evolved from a nonprofit Medicaid plan into a national leader, serving over 28 million members across all 50 states. Centene focuses on government-sponsored healthcare programs, providing affordable and high-quality healthcare to low-income and vulnerable populations. The company offers a diverse range of products and services, including Medicaid Managed Care, Medicare Advantage plans, and Ambetter health insurance for individuals and families. Centene also provides TRICARE coverage for military families and Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) for individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. Additionally, Centene operates Envolve Pharmacy Solutions, a pharmacy benefit management service. With a commitment to individual-focused care and community involvement, Centene aims to improve health outcomes for the populations it serves.

Hospital & Health Care St. Louis, United States Founded 1984 ~21,990 employees NYSE: CNC

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Employees
21,990
+0.9% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$7.4M
Revenue ~$163B
Stock
CNC
NYSE
12-month attrition
7%
Tech: 8.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
55
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
566
Last 30 days

Headcount trend

Centene went from 20,946 employees in Jul 2023 to 21,990 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 853 people joined, 385 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other11,774
Engineering3,626
Sales2,212
Operations2,127
Success778
Finance584
Marketing418
HR259

Executive compensation

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Salaries at Centene

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106 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Moderate
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering265
Operations19
IT11
Executive1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 55 filings.

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Centene FAQ

How many employees does Centene have?

Centene has about 21,990 employees, up 0.9% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Centene sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Centene filed 55 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Centene's revenue per employee?

Centene makes about $7.42M in revenue per employee, based on $163.07B annual revenue and 21,990 employees.

How much does Centene pay?

6figr has 106 salary profiles for Centene in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Centene salaries page. See Centene salaries

Is Centene a public company?

Yes. Centene is publicly traded under the ticker CNC on NYSE.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 9 Dec 2025.