Mainframe Developer
Columbus, OH · On-site
$47.25 - $60.75/hr
Mainframe developer
Delaware, OH · On-site
$46.50 - $59.75/hr
Mainframe Engineer
Dublin, OH · On-site
$50 - $60/hr
Infrastructure Developer - Intermediate
Columbus, OH · On-site
$62 - $70/hr
AVP, Infrastructure & Operations
Columbus, OH · On-site
$180 - $240/hr
Application Architect - Hybrid
Columbus, OH · On-site
$80 - $90/hr
10 of the Most Popular Types of Mainframe Programmer Jobs in 2026
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The primary qualifications for getting a job as a mainframe programmer are a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience programming software. It is possible to get a job in this field with a high school diploma or an associate degree, but this is relatively rare. A somewhat larger percentage of programmers have a master's degree instead of a bachelor's, but that level of education is not actually required. Familiarity with several coding languages is particularly helpful for this role, and many people move into programming for mainframes after getting some experience in other areas. Fulfilling the responsibilities and duties of a mainframe programmer requires research skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
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Top Types Of Mainframe Programmer Jobs
Mainframe Ims Db
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H1B Mainframe
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Mainframe Systems Engineer
Salary range: $110,000 - $140,000
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Mainframe
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Mainframe is a popular job search query. Most salaries for Mainframe jobs pay between $98,000 (25th percentile) and $126,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Mainframe job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Cobol
Salary range: $100,500 - $136,000
COBOL, short for Common Business-Oriented Language, is a computer programming language that’s used mainly in commerce and for business applications. COBOL was created to be able to work across platforms and operating systems. Although it was first released in 1959, it remains in wide use, especially in legacy software run on mainframe computers. Although COBOL is slowly being phased out as companies and government agencies migrate programs from mainframes to new platforms, and write the new programs in different languages, there are still significant industries and fields, such as banking, finance, and infrastructure, that rely on COBOL.
Hogan Mainframe
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