How much does a COBOL Programmer make in Boston, MA? The average COBOL Programmer salary in Boston, MA is $94,208 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $81,763 and $102,585. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Dexian - Lombard , IL
Dexian is seeking a AS400 Cobol Programmer for an opportunity with a client located in Lombard, IL. Responsibilities: * Responsible for end-to-end development and maintenance of software * Work ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Brooksource - Grand Rapids , MI
COBOL Developer Large Insurance Client Lansing, Michigan or Grand Rapids, MI Contract-to-hire *We cannot provide sponsorship at this time* As the Cobol Developer, you will be responsible for ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Client Resources, Inc. - Omaha , NE
Seeking Mid to Senior level COBOL programming skills * Applications development, enhancement, and support * COBOL, Mainframe, DB2, batch programming * This is a project where the mainframe will be ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
SYSTEGRATION INC - Remote , OR
Long term remote contract for Mainframe Cobol developer. Assist with maintenance and conversion of Enterprise Legacy App. Preferred candidates will have solid experience with, CA Coolgen Coolgen is a ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Motion Recruitment - Harrisburg , PA
COBOL Programmer Contract Duration: Initial term 6 months, likely extension, possible conversion. JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY The Developer is responsible for using approved programming languages ...
LinkedIn - 34 days ago
Tata Consultancy Services - McLean , VA
Mainframe Cobol Developer with SAS Location: McLean, VA 22102-3110 Experience: 8+ Years Technical Skills: * Develop COBOL code for application solutions based on technical program specifications ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
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What is the average salary for COBOL Programmer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of COBOL Programmer in Boston, MA. The base salary for COBOL Programmer ranges from $81,763 to $102,585 with the average base salary of $94,208. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $82,518 to $104,541 with the average total cash compensation of $95,168.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $94,208 $81,763 - $102,585
Bonus $960 $755 - $1,957
Total Pay $95,168 $82,518 - $104,541
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,179 - $103,106 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,179 - $103,106 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,179 - $103,106 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,179 - $103,106 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,179 - $103,106 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,179 - $103,106 COMPARE TO Boston, MA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Mainframe Cobol Programmer LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $83,770 MAXIMUM SALARY $108,771
JOB TITLE Senior Cobol Programmer LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $91,574 MAXIMUM SALARY $133,140
JOB TITLE Cobol Developer LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $88,441 MAXIMUM SALARY $117,247
JOB TITLE Programmer LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $75,598 MAXIMUM SALARY $94,400
JOB TITLE CMM Programmer LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $68,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $84,500
JOB TITLE Mainframe Programmer LOCATION Boston, MA MINIMUM SALARY $79,141 MAXIMUM SALARY $104,139
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