Mainframe Systems Programmer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Mainframe Systems Programmer make in San Jose, CA? The average Mainframe Systems Programmer salary in San Jose, CA is $102,348 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $90,070 and $118,515. 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. IBM Mainframe Programmer

TekWissen LLC - Omaha , NE

Looking for a senior-level IBM Mainframe and z/OS Systems Programmer to work onsite in Omaha, Nebraska with experience with z/OS internals (JES2, SMS, HSM); z/OS communications TCP/IP and VTAM; JCL ...

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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 ...

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Mainframe Server Administrator

VGroup Inc - San Jose , CA

Mainframe Server Administrator Start Date: ASAP Durant: 12 months Location: Remote (San Jose, CA ... Provides technical leadership to developers on the use of software management system, development ...

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Mainframe Developer

eTek IT Services, Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

Mainframe Developer (Cobol, CICS, C/C++) 100% Remote 12+month contract Job Details: The core ... Working with distributed systems or AWS is a HUGE Plus, as having an understanding of Storage and ...

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Senior Mainframe Server Administrator

Novalink Solutions LLC - San Jose , CA

Senior Mainframe Server Administrator (1) Objective: The Senior Software Engineer / Database ... developers on the use of software management system, development and integration tools, and ...

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Performance Test Engineer

G2 Innovative Solutions Inc - Austin , TX

The BIRLS is on an IBM mainframe and the BDN is on a Bull/Atos mainframe. Online traffic into the ... Rather, it is to simulate production system performance in a dedicated test environment. This ...

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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 San Jose, CA

Average Base Salary

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90070

118515

102348

Average Total Cash Compensation

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90908

121119

103410

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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Mainframe Systems Programmer ranges from $90,070 to $118,515 with the average base salary of $102,348. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,908 to $121,119 with the average total cash compensation of $103,410.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$102,348	$90,070 - $118,515
Bonus	$1,063	$838 - $2,604
Total Pay	$103,410	$90,908 - $121,119

* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,070 - $118,515	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $79,829 - $105,040	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,898 - $118,289	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,415 - $115,021	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,558 - $115,210	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $89,711 - $118,043	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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