As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Cobol Developer in Worcester, MA is $95,273, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,832 weekly, or $7,939 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Cobol Developer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Cobol Developer in Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $76,259 to $113,267. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,320) and 75th percentile ($104,692), while top earners (90th percentile) make $113,267 per year. This $19,372 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, Worcester Cobol Developer often earn 3.6% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 216 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 $76,259 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $85,320 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $95,273 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $104,692 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Cobol Developer Salary $113,267 Worcester, MA January 01, 2026
25% $85,320 10% $76,259 90% $113,267 75% $104,692 $95,273 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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