Mainframe Operator Salary in Virginia Beach, VA

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mainframe Operator in Virginia Beach, VA is $79,250. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,094 to a high of $103,178, with most professionals earning between $69,746 and $91,774.

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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 Virginia Beach, VA

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69746

91774

79250

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70396

93791

80074

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 Virginia Beach, VA. The base salary for Mainframe Operator ranges from $69,746 to $91,774 with the average base salary of $79,250. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,396 to $93,791 with the average total cash compensation of $80,074.

View Average Salary for Mainframe Operator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$79,250	$69,746 - $91,774
Bonus	$824	$650 - $2,016
Total Pay	$80,074	$70,396 - $93,791

* 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 Virginia Beach, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Norfolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,648 - $90,330	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Chesapeake, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,561 - $90,214	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,648 - $90,330	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,802 - $90,532	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,539 - $90,185	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,802 - $90,532	COMPARE TO Virginia Beach, VA

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About Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach is located at 36°51′02″N 75°58′40″W / 36.8506°N 75.9779°W / 36.8506; -75.9779 (Virginia Beach). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 497 square miles (1,290 km2), of which 249 square miles (640 km2) is land and 248 square miles (640 km2) (49.9%) is water. It is the largest city in Virginia by total area and third-largest city land area. The average elevation is 12 feet (3.7 m) above sea level. A major portion of the city drains to the Chesapeake Bay by way of the Lynnhaven River and its tributaries. The city is located at the southeaster...

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