Mainframe Operator Salary in Cincinnati, OH

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mainframe Operator in Cincinnati, OH is $80,805. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,293 to a high of $105,202, with most professionals earning between $71,115 and $93,575.

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Average Salary Range for Mainframe Operator in Cincinnati, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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93575
80805

Average Total Cash Compensation

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81645
What is the average salary for Mainframe Operator in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mainframe Operator in Cincinnati, OH. The base salary for Mainframe Operator ranges from $71,115 to $93,575 with the average base salary of $80,805. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,777 to $95,631 with the average total cash compensation of $81,645.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $80,805 $71,115 - $93,575
Bonus $841 $662 - $2,056
Total Pay $81,645 $71,777 - $95,631
* 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 Operator Salary Near Cincinnati, OH

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Cincinnati, OH
CITY, STATE Covington, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,115 - $93,575 COMPARE TO Cincinnati, OH 0%
CITY, STATE Hamilton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,822 - $93,190 COMPARE TO Cincinnati, OH
CITY, STATE Middletown, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,537 - $92,814 COMPARE TO Cincinnati, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,829 - $93,200 COMPARE TO Cincinnati, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,165 - $89,694 COMPARE TO Cincinnati, OH
CITY, STATE Frankfort, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,907 - $88,038 COMPARE TO Cincinnati, OH
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About Cincinnati, Ohio    Cincinnati (/ˌsɪnsɪˈnæti/ SIN-sih-NAT-ee) is a major city in the U.S. state of Ohio, and is the government seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, t....More

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