COBOL Programmer Salary in Boston, MA

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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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AS400 COBOL Programmer

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

COBOL Developer

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

Cobol Programmer

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

Mainframe Cobol developer

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

Cobol Programmer

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

Mainframe Developer

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

What does a COBOL Programmer do?

Common responsibilities of a COBOL Programmer

Design, development, and implementation of new applications for policy, claims, finance and other insurance applications on the AS/400 platform.

December 05, 2022

Participates in walk-through sessions with team members, as necessary, to evaluate program effectiveness and conformance to IS standards.

February 05, 2023

Works independently on medium to large development projects that require an in-depth technical and business knowledge in multiple disciplines/processes.

December 21, 2022

Provide subject matter expertise in support of modernization efforts where input is needed regarding program logic, business rules driving that logic, and constraints related to program execution and calculations.

January 22, 2023

Assists support and/or project personnel in resolving program issues.

February 02, 2023

Performs maintenance and modification of programs currently in production to keep them responsive to user needs and to assure efficient operation in the production environment.

February 12, 2023

Demonstrate leadership through the ability to comprehend our customers' needs and diffuse their concerns using strong insurance industry knowledge, a high level of focus and attention to detail.

March 09, 2023

Develops program logic for new applications or analyzes and modifies logic in existing applications.

April 01, 2023

Develop prototypes based on the requirements, and prepare Internal and External Design specifications in accordance with System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Secure SDLC.

April 15, 2023

Maintains and modifies existing programs as necessary to implement corrections, modifications, and/or enhancements.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for COBOL Programmer in Boston, MA

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81763

102585

94208

Average Total Cash Compensation

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82518

104541

95168

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.

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	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.

COBOL Programmer Salary Near Boston, MA

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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Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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