How much does a Mainframe Developer make?
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$109,021
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Mainframe Developer is $109,021 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $96,032 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $12,989 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Related Job Titles
For Mainframe Developer
Some related job titles are Applications Developer - Mainframes Salaries with median pay of $107,802, Mainframe Software Developer Salaries with median pay of $113,942, Programmer Analyst (Cobol) Salaries with median pay of $114,285, Cobol Developer Salaries with median pay of $98,320.
Top Paying Companies
For a Mainframe Developer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Mainframe Developer in United States. Employers include ProBys, Symphony Corporation and U.S. Bank.
Top Paying Companies
For Mainframe Developer in United States
| 1 | ProBys | $111,453 | |
| 2 | Symphony Corporation | $108,979 | |
| 3 | U.S. Bank | $108,616 | |
| 4 | Populus Group | $105,795 | |
| 5 | iPivot | $100,731 | |
| 6 | Alrek Business Solutions | $94,500 | |
| 7 | IBM | $94,157 | |
| 8 | Cognizant Technology Solutions | $89,425 | |
| 9 | Tata Consultancy Services | $88,963 |
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 4 paying industries for a Mainframe Developer in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $108,616, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $105,795, Information Technology with a median total pay of $97,444 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $94,500.
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Mainframe Developer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Mainframe Developer is $109,021 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 394 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mainframe Developer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Mainframe Developer in United States is $135,759 per year.
The lowest salary for a Mainframe Developer in United States is $88,179 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Mainframe Developer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Mainframe Developer.
Mainframe developers are paid well above average, often receiving six-figure salaries. The pay range reflects the demand for their skillset and the profitability of the products they develop. Candidates with prior experience in the field or higher levels of education generally receive higher salaries. Pay is expected to grow as the digital transformation reaches a global level. java developers can further increase their total pay by pursuing freelance consulting opportunities.
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