What is the highest salary for Mainframe Developer?

The highest salary for Mainframe Developer is $152,236 per year, $12,686 per month or $73 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Mainframe Developer?

The lowest salary for Mainframe Developer is $94,697 per year, $7,891 per month or $46 per hour.

What is the Salary Trend for Mainframe Developers?

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. Powered by Glassdoor Economic Research

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How much does Mainframe Developer make?

Total pay range

$95K - $152K/yr

$119K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$79K - $122K/yrBase pay

$16K - $30K/yrAdditional pay

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$104K Median

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$96K - $137K/yr Total pay

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$88K - $125K/yr Total pay

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$99K - $157K/yr Total pay

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Frequently asked questions about Mainframe Developer salaries

The average salary for Mainframe Developer is $119,465 per year or $57 per hour, with top earners making up to $188,275 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $94,697 (25th percentile) to $152,236 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 623 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Mainframe Developer employees.
The highest salary for Mainframe Developer is $152,236 per year, $12,686 per month or $73 per hour.
The lowest salary for Mainframe Developer is $94,697 per year, $7,891 per month or $46 per hour.
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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How much does Mainframe Developer make?

Total pay range

$95K - $152K/yr

$119K/yrMedian total pay

Pay breakdown

$79K - $122K/yrBase pay

$16K - $30K/yrAdditional pay

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How accurate is a total pay range of $95K-$152K/yr?

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50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Mainframe Developer

1-3 years

$76K/yr

($76K • $0)

Tampa, FL

submitted on Jun 1, 2023

$76K/yr

$76K • $0

Mainframe Developer

7-9 years

$132K/yr

($132K • $0)

New York, NY

submitted on May 2, 2023

$132K/yr

$132K • $0

Mainframe Developer

7-9 years

$151K/yr

($151K • $0)

Raleigh, NC

submitted on Apr 20, 2023

$151K/yr

$151K • $0

Mainframe Developer

0-1 year

$64K/yr

($64K • $0)

Columbia, SC

submitted on Apr 12, 2023

$64K/yr

$64K • $0

Mainframe Developer

7-9 years

$127K - $147K/yr

Atlanta, GA

submitted on Mar 29, 2023

$127K - $147K/yr

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Mainframe Developer

15+ years

$72K - $83K/yr

Farmington Hills, MI

submitted on Mar 14, 2023

$72K - $83K/yr

Mainframe Developer

15+ years

$81K - $95K/yr

Columbus, OH

submitted on Feb 8, 2023

$81K - $95K/yr

Mainframe Developer

1-3 years

$92K/yr

($90K • $2K)

Dallas, TX

submitted on Feb 2, 2023

$92K/yr

$90K • $2K

Mainframe Developer

1-3 years

$109K/yr

($109K • $0)

Hilo, HI

submitted on Jan 20, 2023

$109K/yr

$109K • $0

Mainframe Developer

15+ years

$72K - $84K/yr

Remote, OR

submitted on Jan 18, 2023

$72K - $84K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Mainframe Developer salaries

The average salary for Mainframe Developer is $119,465 per year or $57 per hour, with top earners making up to $188,275 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $94,697 (25th percentile) to $152,236 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 623 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Mainframe Developer employees.
The highest salary for Mainframe Developer is $152,236 per year, $12,686 per month or $73 per hour.
The lowest salary for Mainframe Developer is $94,697 per year, $7,891 per month or $46 per hour.
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.
Powered by Glassdoor Economic Research
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Mainframe Developer Wealth 6213361

Mainframe Developer 6200500

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Popular companies for Mainframe Developers

RCR Technology Corp.3.8★

$89K - $123K/yr Total pay

$104K Median

Mainframe Developer

ERPA4.3★

$96K - $137K/yr Total pay

$114K Median

Mainframe Developer

R3 Technology4.1★

$88K - $125K/yr Total pay

$104K Median

Mainframe Developer

KK Associates4.4★

$99K - $157K/yr Total pay

$124K Median

Mainframe Developer

ERP Global3.2★

$89K - $124K/yr Total pay

$105K Median

Mainframe Developer

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