What is the highest salary for Mainframe Developer?

The highest salary for Mainframe Developer is $152,254 per year, $12,688 per month or $73 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Mainframe Developer?

The lowest salary for Mainframe Developer is $94,696 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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Top paying industries

The top 5 paying industries for Mainframe Developer in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $125,543, Financial Services with a median total pay of $117,796, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $113,054, Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $105,044, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $104,391.

Human Resources & Staffing

Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Mainframe Developer are Populus Group, TEKsystems, and Mitaja Corporation.

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Frequently asked questions about Mainframe Developer salaries

The average salary for Mainframe Developer is $119,471 per year or $57 per hour, with top earners making up to $188,309 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $94,696 (25th percentile) to $152,254 (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 $152,254 per year, $12,688 per month or $73 per hour.
The lowest salary for Mainframe Developer is $94,696 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

About our data

Last updated Apr 10, 2025623 Salaries submitted

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

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Total Pay

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Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Total Pay

Base • Additional pay

Mainframe Developer

10-14 years

$168K/yr

($168K • $0)

Atlanta, GA

submitted on May 21, 2025

$168K/yr

$168K • $0

Mainframe Developer

10-14 years

$84K - $97K/yr

Columbus, OH

submitted on Apr 12, 2025

$84K - $97K/yr

Mainframe Developer

1-3 years

$83K - $97K/yr

Philadelphia, PA

submitted on Apr 7, 2025

$83K - $97K/yr

Mainframe Developer

10-14 years

$106K - $124K/yr

Hartford, CT

submitted on Apr 2, 2025

$106K - $124K/yr

Mainframe Developer

10-14 years

$90K/yr

($89K • $1K)

Mason, OH

submitted on Jan 16, 2025

$90K/yr

$89K • $1K

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Mainframe Developer

1-3 years

$89K/yr

($81K • $8K)

New York, NY

submitted on Jan 9, 2025

$89K/yr

$81K • $8K

Mainframe Developer

4-6 years

$88K/yr

($88K • $0)

Alabama City, AL

submitted on Dec 20, 2024

$88K/yr

$88K • $0

Mainframe Developer

1-3 years

$93K - $109K/yr

Mayfield Heights, OH

submitted on Dec 9, 2024

$93K - $109K/yr

Mainframe Developer

1-3 years

$68K/yr

($68K • $0)

Columbia, SC

submitted on Dec 9, 2024

$68K/yr

$68K • $0

Mainframe Developer

7-9 years

$87K/yr

($87K • $0)

Jacksonville, FL

submitted on Oct 29, 2024

$87K/yr

$87K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Mainframe Developer salaries

The average salary for Mainframe Developer is $119,471 per year or $57 per hour, with top earners making up to $188,309 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $94,696 (25th percentile) to $152,254 (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 $152,254 per year, $12,688 per month or $73 per hour.
The lowest salary for Mainframe Developer is $94,696 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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Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Mainframe Developer are Populus Group, TEKsystems, and Mitaja Corporation.

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