Mainframe Systems Programmer Salary in Sacramento, CA

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How much does a Mainframe Systems Programmer make in Sacramento, CA? The average Mainframe Systems Programmer salary in Sacramento, CA is $88,158 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $77,582 and $102,084. 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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Sr Mainframe Systems Programmer

IT Accel - New York , NY

Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer Contract | Remote Position Summary * Installation and maintenance of Mainframe Systems Infrastructure software (including z/OS and/or ISV products) in support of ...

ZipRecruiter - 20 days ago

z/OS Systems Programmer Communication Server

noor staffing - Los Angeles , CA

As a Senior z/OS Systems Programmer specializing in Communication Server, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our mainframe network infrastructure. You will play a crucial role in ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

CICS / MQ System Programmer

Northwestern Mutual - Franklin , WI

We are looking for a subject matter expert (SME) of Mainframe CICS / MQ who would look after the ... The SME for this team is required to work on critical systems and strategic projects associated ...

JobGet - 68 days ago

PART TIME System Software Programmer

The Midtown Group - Miami , FL

Have more than 10 years' experience working on mainframe legacy systems. * Applicant is required to have knowledge of FLDOE K-12 FTE processes and data. * Programming languages required are COBOL ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Mainframe Administrator

Resource Informatics Group, Inc - Phoenix , AZ

NOT a Developer. CICS and MVS and VTAM Administration. Second Shift. Role: Mainframe Administrator ... Computer operations including monitoring, controlling and systems recovery of MVS, VTAM, JES ...

LinkedIn - 23 days ago

Remote CA-Top Secret (TSS) Mainframe SME

WaveStrong, Inc. - Dallas , TX

Remote Mainframe CA-Top Secret (TSS) SME, 3 plus months, contract opportunity. Requirements TSS ... MVS system support / programming skills and UserID Administration type skills.

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 16 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 Sacramento, CA

Average Base Salary

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77582

102084

88158

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

78304

104327

89073

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 Sacramento, CA. The base salary for Mainframe Systems Programmer ranges from $77,582 to $102,084 with the average base salary of $88,158. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,304 to $104,327 with the average total cash compensation of $89,073.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$88,158	$77,582 - $102,084
Bonus	$915	$722 - $2,243
Total Pay	$89,073	$78,304 - $104,327

* 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 Sacramento, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Elk Grove, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,604 - $102,112	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Roseville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,518 - $101,999	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Stockton, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,700 - $100,922	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Fairfield, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $80,511 - $105,937	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Antioch, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,615 - $108,706	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA
CITY, STATE Concord, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,449 - $107,171	COMPARE TO Sacramento, CA

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