Mainframe Operator Salary in Houston, TX

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How much does a Mainframe Operator make in Houston, TX? The average Mainframe Operator salary in Houston, TX is $81,797 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $71,984 and $94,718. 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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Mainframe Assembler

ComResource - Cincinnati , OH

Expert knowledge of the Mainframe Operating System and Hardware * Experience with the following: DB2, Mainframe Assembler, Platform Engineering - Mainframe, Real-Time Transaction Processing, TSO, and ...

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L3 - Mainframe Z/OS (CA-7 ,IBM WebSphere MQ for z/OS)-Senior Consultant

Arthur Grand Technologies Inc - Plano , TX

Z/OS Mainframe System Programmer who can install, troubleshoot, and maintain their mainframe system ... Operating Systems experience should include: JCL, JES2, DFSMS, DFHSM, DFDSS, SDSF, DFSORT, TSO ...

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Mainframe Administrator

Resource Informatics Group, Inc - Phoenix , AZ

... operating areas: Computer operations including monitoring, controlling and systems recovery of MVS, VTAM, JES, Netview and large IBM compatible mainframes, DASD storage and automated tape libraries ...

LinkedIn - 21 days ago

IT Service Desk Specialist

C4 Technical Services - Jacksonville , FL

Mainframe Operating Systems. * Linux/Unix Operating Systems. * Telephony Support Applications (Cisco Call Manager, etc.) * Remote Connectivity Applications (Citrix, etc.) * Faxination Solutions

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Mainframe Developer (Only local to Omaha, NE)

InfiCare Technologies - Omaha , NE

Mainframe Developer with COBOL Location: Omaha, NE (5 Days Onsite) Mode: Contract Job Description : Coding Test is Mandatory for this role. * Should have experience in Mainframe Application ...

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Mainframe Systems Programmer

eTeam - Ewing , NJ

The Systems Programmer provides technical support for the mainframe platform. The position must acknowledge and respond to all reported and observed anomalies on the platform. The role also provides ...

Lensa - 4 days ago

What does a Mainframe Operator do?

Common responsibilities of a Mainframe Operator

Control batch critical path execution time.

October 19, 2022

Provide assistance to all operations personnel to ensure that the highest level of customer satisfaction is maintained.

October 20, 2022

Manage Hardware and Software maintenance for System i and HMC, including Fix Packages, Software Upgrades, and Hardware Upgrades for both OS and 3rd Party Applications.

December 09, 2022

Create incident tickets through ServiceNow.

December 10, 2022

Execute IPLs and DRP test following standard operating procedures.

December 21, 2022

Resolve JCL Abends abnormal ends by following the Operator Instructions.

December 30, 2022

Monitor Z/OS mainframe computer system, Amdahl 4570, AS/400, Solaris 9, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

February 08, 2023

Understand Problem Management & Change Management requirements.

February 13, 2023

Update the Operations Diary for shift hand over.

February 26, 2023

Follow escalation procedures and open / update incident tickets as required.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mainframe Operator in Houston, TX

Average Base Salary

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71984

94718

81797

Average Total Cash Compensation

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72654

96799

82646

What is the average salary for Mainframe Operator in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mainframe Operator in Houston, TX. The base salary for Mainframe Operator ranges from $71,984 to $94,718 with the average base salary of $81,797. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,654 to $96,799 with the average total cash compensation of $82,646.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,797	$71,984 - $94,718
Bonus	$849	$669 - $2,081
Total Pay	$82,646	$72,654 - $96,799

* 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 Houston, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Pasadena, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,757 - $95,734	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,090 - $96,172	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,609 - $91,592	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,195 - $89,732	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,036 - $85,575	COMPARE TO Houston, TX
CITY, STATE Austin, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,585 - $92,876	COMPARE TO Houston, TX

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About Houston, Texas

Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city has a total area of 627 square miles (1,620 km2); this comprises 599.59 square miles (1,552.9 km2) of land and 22.3 square miles (58 km2) covered by water. The Piney Woods are north of Houston. Most of Houston is located on the gulf coastal plain, and its vegetation is classified as temperate grassland and forest. Much of the city was built on forested land, marshes, swamp, or prairie and are all still visible in surrounding areas.[citation need...

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