As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cobol Developer in Madison, WI is $89,467, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,721 weekly, or $7,456 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cobol Developer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Cobol Developer in Madison, WI vary widely, spanning from $71,609 to $106,364. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($80,120) and 75th percentile ($98,311), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,364 per year. This $18,191 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Madison Cobol Developer often earn 0.2% lower than national averages. However, Madison currently ranks 406 statewide for Cobol Developer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cobol Developer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $71,609 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $80,120 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $89,467 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $98,311 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $106,364 Madison, WI May 01, 2026
25% $80,120 10% $71,609 90% $106,364 75% $98,311 $89,467 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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