Mainframe Engineer Salary in Denver, CO

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How much does a Mainframe Engineer make in Denver, CO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mainframe Engineer in Denver, CO is $84,606. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,459 to $97,979, with most professionals earning between $65,222 and $110,155.

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Average Salary Range for Mainframe Engineer in Denver, CO

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
74459
97979
84606

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
75147
100127
85488
What is the average salary for Mainframe Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mainframe Engineer in Denver, CO. The base salary for Mainframe Engineer ranges from $74,459 to $97,979 with the average base salary of $84,606. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,147 to $100,127 with the average total cash compensation of $85,488.

View Average Salary for Mainframe Engineer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $84,606 $74,459 - $97,979
Bonus $882 $688 - $2,148
Total Pay $85,488 $75,147 - $100,127
* 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.

Mainframe Engineer Salary Near Denver, CO

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Westminster, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,335 - $97,815 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Aurora, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,286 - $97,751 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Arvada, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,335 - $97,815 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Broomfield, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,448 - $97,965 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Castle Rock, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,049 - $96,123 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
CITY, STATE Boulder, CO AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,001 - $98,691 COMPARE TO Denver, CO
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