Mainframe Systems Programmer Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Mainframe Systems Programmer make in Boston, MA? The average Mainframe Systems Programmer salary in Boston, MA is $91,029 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $80,111 and $105,408. 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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Senior Mainframe Programmer Analyst

Intelliswift Software - Bellevue , WA

What you will be doing: -- Maintain and enhance Mainframe Systems using Cobol, CICS, JCL, DB2 or ... years in Mainframe Programmer Analyst, Engineer -- Cobol -- CICS -- JCL -- DB2 and/or IMS ...

LinkedIn - 31 days ago

Senior z/OS Systems Programmer

noor staffing - Rosemead , CA

This is a Senior z/OS Systems Programmer position with a focus on communication server ... Provide expertise and support in mainframe networking technologies and assist in capacity planning ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 35 days ago

Senior Db2 Systems Programmer

SPG Consulting - Los Angeles , CA

... Application Developer testing, and the overall post implementation validation steps ... years of mainframe systems experience, with specific concentration in the Db2 Software ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 8 days ago

Remote CA Datacom Systems Programming Administrator

LaSalle Network - Garland , TX

... Systems Programming Administrator ... This individual will be responsible for upgrading and maintaining mainframe database software to ...

LinkedIn - 66 days ago

Intern Electrical Engineer (Technical Sales)

SKM Systems Analysis, Inc. - Redondo Beach , CA

They originally developed the DAPPER power system analysis software on a mainframe at the UCLA ... engineers both in the United States and internationally. The first PC version of DAPPER was ...

ZipRecruiter - 29 days ago

Cobol Programmer

Client Resources, Inc. - Omaha , NE

COBOL, Mainframe, DB2, batch programming * This is a project where the mainframe will be ... system side to map out and describe functionality. * Must be located in Omaha, or Lincoln or ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

What does a Mainframe Systems Programmer do?

Common responsibilities of a Mainframe Systems Programmer

Install, maintain and provide primary support of assigned Third Party products.

March 14, 2023

Monitor the systems for defined SLA/SLO adherence, mitigation of performance concerns.

January 19, 2023

Provide technical support during System, Production, User Acceptance and Implementation testing to analyze and resolve defects.

February 14, 2023

Requires excellent communication skills and ability to write and discuss clear procedures regarding technical issues.

November 28, 2022

Works independently to determine mainframe z/VM and Linux guests software upgrade requirements to maintain all products at current and supported levels determined by the vendor(s).

November 09, 2022

Evaluate, recommend, integrate, and implement new system architectures, tools, techniques and related design artifacts.

December 31, 2022

Supporting ICF Catalogs, SMS, HSM, SAMS Vantage, DTS SRS, Storage related Engineering Projects like DASD upgrades/refreshes, Hyperswap, Data Analysis, etc.

January 18, 2023

Manages multiple projects, develops detailed implementation plans and schedules, and prepares periodic status reports.

April 13, 2023

Serves as a Systems Programmer in the mainframe environment, which provides mainframe systems support for DOJ-wide customers in an Enterprise data center environment.

May 13, 2023

Demonstrated high level communication skills and ability to develop positive relationships with customers, team members, vendor service providers and stakeholders.

May 15, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mainframe Systems Programmer in Boston, MA

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105408

91029

Average Total Cash Compensation

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107727

91976

What is the average salary for Mainframe Systems Programmer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mainframe Systems Programmer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Mainframe Systems Programmer ranges from $80,111 to $105,408 with the average base salary of $91,029. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,854 to $107,727 with the average total cash compensation of $91,976.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,029	$80,111 - $105,408
Bonus	$947	$744 - $2,319
Total Pay	$91,976	$80,854 - $107,727

* 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 Systems Programmer Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,518 - $105,944	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,518 - $105,944	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,518 - $105,944	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,518 - $105,944	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,518 - $105,944	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,518 - $105,944	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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