UScellular

U.S. Cellular is a prominent American wireless telecommunications company, founded on December 23, 1983, as a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS). It began operations in 1985, focusing on medium and small markets, and has grown to become the fifth largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving over two million customers across more than 183 markets. The company offers a wide range of wireless communication services, including mobile voice and data plans, mobile broadband, and device sales. U.S. Cellular is dedicated to providing reliable service in less densely populated and rural areas, catering to individual consumers, families, and businesses. Its strategic focus on underserved markets has allowed it to maintain strong subscriber growth and deliver competitive pricing and coverage.

Telecommunications Chicago, United States Founded 1983 ~3,441 employees NASDAQ: USM

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Employees
3,441
-0.9% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$1.1M
Revenue ~$3.7B
Stock
USM
NASDAQ
12-month attrition
6.7%
Tech: 3.9%
H1B sponsor
NA

Headcount trend

UScellular went from 3,693 employees in Jul 2023 to 3,441 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 13 people joined, 96 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other1,093
Operations684
Engineering607
Sales593
Success159
Marketing123
Finance90
HR67

Salaries at UScellular

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9 salary profiles in the US

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UScellular FAQ

How many employees does UScellular have?

UScellular has about 3,441 employees, down 0.9% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

What is UScellular's revenue per employee?

UScellular makes about $1.08M in revenue per employee, based on $3.71B annual revenue and 3,441 employees.

How much does UScellular pay?

6figr has 9 salary profiles for UScellular in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the UScellular salaries page. See UScellular salaries

Is UScellular a public company?

Yes. UScellular is publicly traded under the ticker USM on NASDAQ.

Data from Apollo, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 27 Nov 2025.