How Much Does a Mainframe Programmer Make in India? Salary Range, Hourly Rate and More

As of April 22, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mainframe Programmer in India is $13,799, with an hourly rate of $7, according to Salary.com Global Salary IQ data. The average salary ranges from $10,737 to $17,659, influenced by factors like location, education, experience, and more.

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25TH $10,737

50TH(Median) $13,799

75TH $17,659

Mainframe Programmer Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
25th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary	$10,737	India	April 22, 2025
50th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary	$13,799	India	April 22, 2025
75th Percentile Mainframe Programmer Salary	$17,659	India	April 22, 2025

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How Much Does a Mainframe Programmer Make by Hour, Week, Month, and Year?

Last Updated on April 22, 2025

$10,737

Average $13,799/year

$17,659

$895

Average $1,150/month

$1,472

$206

Average $265/week

$340

$5

Average $7/hour

$8

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$17,659	$1,472	$340	$8
Average	$13,799	$1,150	$265	$7
25th Percentile	$10,737	$895	$206	$5

Salary.com provides you with accurate and diversified Mainframe Programmer salary data based on specialized databases to help you get a fairer salary. The average annual pay for a Mainframe Programmer is about $13,799 a year, this translates to an approximate hourly rate of $7, a monthly salary of about $1,150, and a weekly pay of around $265. Click the switch button below to see more details about Mainframe Programmer hourly pay, weekly pay, monthly pay, and so on.

How Much Do Mainframe Programmers Earn at Different Levels in 2025?

A Mainframe Programmer's salary varies significantly based on experience level. Entry typically earn $508 - $558, while Intermediate make $512 - $562, Senior earn $545 - $596, Specialist earn $581 - $639, Expert can reach $585 - $643 or more, depending on the company and location.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mainframe Programmer	$543
Intermediate Level Mainframe Programmer	$545
Senior Level Mainframe Programmer	$578
Specialist Level Mainframe Programmer	$620
Expert Level Mainframe Programmer	$623

Entry Level	96%
Intermediate Level	96%
Senior Level	96%
Specialist Level	96%
Expert Level	95%

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Last Updated on April 22, 2025

What are the Highest Paying Cities in India for Mainframe Programmer?

The top 3 highest-paying cities in India for Mainframe Programmer are Mumbai, Kanpur, and Jaipur. In Mumbai, the average salary is $14,954 per year, while Kanpur offers $12,888, and Jaipur pays around $12,530 annually.

Which Job Pays More: ERP Programmer II or Mainframe Programmer?

As of April 22, 2025 , a ERP Programmer II makes less than a Mainframe Programmer. A ERP Programmer II earns an average annual salary of $13,173. And a Mainframe Programmer earns an average annual salary of $13,799.

Job Title	Salary Range in INR
ERP Programmer II	$9,443 $17,159
ERP Programmer I	$4,030 $12,700
ERP Programmer III	$15,268 $28,477
Applications Programmer III	$16,622 $28,893
Applications Programmer I	$5,897 $10,899