What are the main factors that influence a Mainframe Programmer Analyst's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Mainframe Programmer Analyst's salary?

A Mainframe Programmer Analyst's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,043 for beginners, reaching about $85,239 at mid-level, and approach $88,297 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Mainframe Programmer Analyst?

Mainframe Programmer Analyst salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mainframe Programmer Analyst roles are District of Columbia $93,193, California $92,839, Massachusetts $91,602. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mainframe Programmer Analyst roles make?

Salaries for Mainframe Programmer Analyst level roles vary by specialization: Development Programmer and Analyst: $128,977; Programmer Analyst, Sr: $122,750; IT Programmer Analyst: $117,141; Senior Programmer Analyst: $111,240; Senior Mainframe Programmer: $103,134.

Mainframe Programmer Analyst Salary in Delaware

How much does a Mainframe Programmer Analyst make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mainframe Programmer Analyst in Delaware is $85,239 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Mainframe Programmer Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,483
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,281 to $92,171
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,036

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Mainframe Programmer Analyst Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,171	$7,681	$1,773	$44
Average	$85,239	$7,103	$1,639	$41
25th Percentile	$77,281	$6,440	$1,486	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Mainframe Programmer Analyst Salaries

A Mainframe Programmer Analyst's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mainframe Programmer Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mainframe Programmer Analyst's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,043
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,287
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $85,239
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $88,093
Expert (over 8 years): $88,297

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mainframe Programmer Analyst	$82,043
Intermediate Level Mainframe Programmer Analyst	$82,287
Senior Level Mainframe Programmer Analyst	$85,239
Specialist Level Mainframe Programmer Analyst	$88,093
Expert Level Mainframe Programmer Analyst	$88,297

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How Do Mainframe Programmer Analyst Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mainframe Programmer Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,193.
California: $92,839.
Massachusetts: $91,602.

District of Columbia $93,193 California $92,839 Massachusetts $91,602 Washington $91,265 New Jersey $91,232 Alaska $91,114 Connecticut $89,952 New York $89,481

Hawaii $87,974 Rhode Island $87,267 Maryland $86,787 Minnesota $86,131 Colorado $85,878 Illinois $85,794 Oregon $85,474 Delaware $85,239

New Hampshire $85,091 Virginia $84,759 Pennsylvania $83,791 Nevada $83,303 North Dakota $83,143 Michigan $82,890 Wisconsin $82,798 Vermont $82,613

Texas $82,099 Maine $82,065 Arizona $82,015 Ohio $81,956 Georgia $81,182 Indiana $80,794 Wyoming $80,719 Utah $80,601

Iowa $80,550 Kansas $80,146 Louisiana $80,029 North Carolina $79,986 Missouri $79,970 Florida $79,641 Montana $79,465 Nebraska $79,296

Kentucky $79,204 South Carolina $78,867 Tennessee $78,657 Idaho $78,572 New Mexico $77,958 Oklahoma $77,823 Alabama $77,327 South Dakota $76,493

Arkansas $76,039 West Virginia $75,795 Mississippi $75,063

Top Paying Cities for Mainframe Programmer Analysts

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $88,218
Little Creek: $87,402
Magnolia: $87,764

Lincoln, DE $88,218 Little Creek, DE $87,402 Magnolia, DE $87,764 Milford, DE $88,218 Marydel, DE $87,074 Millsboro, DE $88,218 Millville, DE $88,807 Milton, DE $88,218

Nassau, DE $88,218 Ocean View, DE $88,807 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,807 Seaford, DE $87,292 Selbyville, DE $88,807 Smyrna, DE $86,973 Viola, DE $87,764 Woodside, DE $87,511

Bear, DE $86,333 Newark, DE $86,367 Claymont, DE $86,434 Delaware City, DE $86,367 Hockessin, DE $86,434 Kirkwood, DE $86,367 Middletown, DE $86,796 Montchanin, DE $86,434

New Castle, DE $86,434 Odessa, DE $86,914 Port Penn, DE $86,131 Rockland, DE $86,434 Saint Georges, DE $86,367 Townsend, DE $86,787 Winterthur, DE $86,434 Lewes, DE $88,218

Wilmington, DE $86,434 Dover, DE $87,360 Dover Afb, DE $87,562 Bethany Beach, DE $88,807 Bethel, DE $87,292 Bridgeville, DE $88,218 Camden Wyoming, DE $87,452 Cheswold, DE $87,158

Clayton, DE $86,939 Dagsboro, DE $88,807 Delmar, DE $87,292 Ellendale, DE $88,218 Felton, DE $88,218 Fenwick Island, DE $88,807 Frankford, DE $88,807 Frederica, DE $88,218

Georgetown, DE $88,218 Greenwood, DE $88,218 Harbeson, DE $88,218 Harrington, DE $88,218 Hartly, DE $86,897 Houston, DE $88,218 Kenton, DE $86,939 Laurel, DE $87,292

Yorklyn, DE $86,434

Mainframe Programmer Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mainframe Programmer Analyst's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$77,281

Average $85,239/year

$92,171

$6,440

Average $7,103/month

$7,681

$1,486

Average $1,639/week

$1,773

$37

Average $41/hour

$44

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,171	$7,681	$1,773	$44
Average	$85,239	$7,103	$1,639	$41
25th Percentile	$77,281	$6,440	$1,486	$37

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