---
title: Jobs in Stamford, CT — Finance, Media & Corporate HQs
description: Find jobs in Stamford, Connecticut — a major finance and corporate hub home to
  NBC Sports, Synchrony, and leading financial firms. See salary data and top employers.
type: location_city
url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/connecticut/stamford
date: 2026-09-28T19:12:08Z
og_description: Stamford, CT is Connecticut's business capital with finance, media, and corporate
  HQs including NBC Sports and Synchrony. Browse top jobs and salary data.
og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/cnmwr7.png
breadcrumbs:
  - label: Home
    url: https://www.foundrole.com/
  - label: United States
    url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations
  - label: Connecticut
    url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/connecticut
---

# Jobs in Stamford, CT — Finance, Media & Corporate HQs

**State:** [Connecticut Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/connecticut?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 1,533

**Hiring momentum:** +38.4% — 119 new postings in the last 28 days vs 86 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 2,108
- Median salary: $109K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $60K – $165K
- Remote share: 6.9%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 2,108 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Stamford, CT runs 55% above the United States median ($109K vs $70K).
- New postings for Stamford, CT rose 38% in the last 28 days (119 vs 86 in the 28 days before).
- Industries with the most postings in Stamford, CT: Hospitals and Health Care (14% of all postings), followed by Business Consulting and Services and Diversified Financial Services.

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Stamford, CT

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 300 | $78K |
| Business Consulting & Services | 235 | $202K |
| Financial Services | 166 | $140K |
| Accounting | 90 | $113K |
| Retail | 87 | — |
| Airlines & Aviation | 66 | — |
| Insurance | 62 | — |
| Information Services | 56 | $117K |
| Media Production | 53 | — |
| Real Estate | 50 | $56K |

## Top roles hiring in Stamford, CT

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales Associate | 53 | — |
| Tax Manager | 42 | — |
| Registered Nurse | 38 | — |
| Project Manager | 33 | — |
| Sales Representative | 32 | — |
| Tax Analyst / Specialist | 30 | — |
| Security Officer | 30 | — |
| Cybersecurity Manager | 30 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 200 employers filed 423 petitions; 4% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Stamford, CT

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Synchrony Bank | 23 | — |
| Cognizant | 15 | — |
| Charter Network | 15 | — |
| Point72 | 14 | — |
| Trexquant Investment | 11 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Greenwich, CT — Finance, Hedge Funds & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/connecticut/greenwich?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 5.0 mi | 910 | $92K |
| [Jobs in Norwalk, CT — Corporate, Finance & Hiring](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/connecticut/norwalk?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.1 mi | 794 | $60K |
| [White Plains, NY Jobs — Hiring Trends & Top Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/new-york/white-plains?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 11.8 mi | 1474 | $83K |

[All H1B sponsors in Stamford, CT](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/stamford-ct?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Stamford, CT?

Finance, media, healthcare, and corporate services are the dominant hiring sectors in Stamford. The city hosts major headquarters including NBC Sports, Charter Communications, Synchrony Financial, and leading hedge funds and investment managers.
### What is the typical salary range for jobs in Stamford, CT?

Stamford offers some of the highest salaries in Connecticut, driven by finance and corporate sector competition with New York. The salary section on this page shows current median compensation across the city's top industries.
### Which companies hire most in Stamford, CT?

NBC Sports, Synchrony Financial, Charter Communications, and major financial services firms are among Stamford's top employers. The top hiring companies section lists firms with the most active job postings.
### Is remote work common for Stamford, CT jobs?

Remote and hybrid work is common in finance, technology, and corporate functions in Stamford, reflecting its strong ties to New York metro employers. Healthcare and retail roles are predominantly on-site.
### How can I expand my job search beyond Stamford?

Use the nearby cities table to explore roles in Greenwich, Norwalk, and White Plains. The <a href="/locations/connecticut">Connecticut jobs page</a> covers open positions across all of Connecticut.
## Related

- [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
- [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)