Job title
Mainframe Programmer H-1B Salaries
52 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $87k.
Median base
$87k
Middle 50%
$79k–$99k
Filings
52
Top sponsor
Companion Professional Services
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 | 2 | $86k |
| FY2025 | 7 | $83k |
| FY2024 | 4 | $83k |
| FY2023 | 5 | $81k |
| FY2022 | 2 | $98k |
| FY2021 | 2 | $80k |
| FY2020 | 4 | $89k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $91k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $82k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $86k |
| FY2016 | 11 | $90k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Mainframe Programmer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Mainframe Programmer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Mainframe Programmer is $87k (FY2026), from 52 filings. The middle 50% earn between $79k and $99k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Mainframe Programmers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Mainframe Programmer are Companion Professional Services, Transcend IT Solutions, Galaxy I Technologies.
- Where are most H-1B Mainframe Programmer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Mainframe Programmer roles are Columbia, SC, Durham, NC, Louisville, KY.
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