Job title
Mainframe Developer H-1B Salaries
802 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $90k.
Median base
$90k
Middle 50%
$82k–$100k
Filings
802
Top sponsor
Symphony
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 14 | $109k |
| FY2025 | 84 | $101k |
| FY2024 | 58 | $100k |
| FY2023 | 71 | $100k |
| FY2022 | 105 | $93k |
| FY2021 | 88 | $92k |
| FY2020 | 79 | $90k |
| FY2019 | 118 | $87k |
| FY2018 | 96 | $86k |
| FY2017 | 52 | $77k |
| FY2016 | 37 | $70k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Mainframe Developer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Mainframe Developer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Mainframe Developer is $90k (FY2026), from 802 filings. The middle 50% earn between $82k and $100k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Mainframe Developers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Mainframe Developer are Symphony, Populus Group, Sdlc Management.
- Where are most H-1B Mainframe Developer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Mainframe Developer roles are Madison, WI, Columbus, OH, Malvern, PA.
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