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10 of the Most Popular Types of Cobol Programmer Jobs in 2026

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COBOL is a programming language used to write code for software programs. It stands for Common Business-Oriented Language and is most commonly used in business and financial applications. You do not need a degree to become a COBOL programmer, but many employers prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, management information systems, or a related field. Focus your coursework in programming languages, code development, and software development. Other COBOL programmers learn the coding language on their own through online courses or programs at vocational schools or community colleges. Obtain an internship or part-time job that enables you to learn COBOL and other programming languages. Since many administrative offices and business organizations use COBOL programming, you may want to take some administrative courses to gain an inside perspective on the industry.

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Top Types Of Cobol Programmer Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Cobol Programmer positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Contract Cobol

    Salary range: $100,500 - $136,000

    Contract Cobol is a typical job search query Most salaries for Contract Cobol jobs pay between $100,500 (25th percentile) and $136,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Contract Cobol job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Ibm Mainframe Cobol

    Salary range: $98,000 - $126,000

    Ibm Mainframe Cobol is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Ibm Mainframe Cobol jobs pay between $98,000 (25th percentile) and $126,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ibm Mainframe Cobol job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cobol Consulting

    Salary range: $100,500 - $136,000

    Cobol Consulting is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cobol Consulting jobs pay between $100,500 (25th percentile) and $136,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cobol Consulting job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cobol Language

    Salary range: $100,500 - $136,000

    Cobol Language is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cobol Language jobs pay between $100,500 (25th percentile) and $136,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cobol Language job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Freelance Ibm Mainframe Cobol

    Salary range: $98,000 - $126,000

    Freelance Ibm Mainframe Cobol is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Ibm Mainframe Cobol jobs pay between $98,000 (25th percentile) and $126,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Freelance Ibm Mainframe Cobol job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Temporary Cobol Cics Programmer

    Salary range: $90,000 - $140,500

    Temporary Cobol Cics Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Temporary Cobol Cics Programmer jobs pay between $90,000 (25th percentile) and $140,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Temporary Cobol Cics Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Cobol Coding

    Salary range: $100,500 - $136,000

    Cobol Coding is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cobol Coding jobs pay between $100,500 (25th percentile) and $136,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cobol Coding job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • No Experience Cobol Programmer

    Salary range: $90,000 - $140,500

    No Experience Cobol Programmer is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for No Experience Cobol Programmer jobs pay between $90,000 (25th percentile) and $140,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for No Experience Cobol Programmer job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cobol Db2

    Salary range: $100,500 - $136,000

    Cobol Db2 is a typical job search query Most salaries for Cobol Db2 jobs pay between $100,500 (25th percentile) and $136,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Cobol Db2 job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Mainframe Cobol Jcl

    Salary range: $98,000 - $126,000

    Mainframe Cobol Jcl is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Mainframe Cobol Jcl jobs pay between $98,000 (25th percentile) and $126,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Mainframe Cobol Jcl job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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