Mainframe Developer
H-1B Salary Data · 98 certified filings
$100,817Avg. Salary
$70,000Minimum
$134,659Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Mainframe Developer is $100,817 — 17% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 98 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Mainframe Developer?
The average H-1B salary for Mainframe Developer is $100,817 based on 98 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $70,000 to $134,659.
$100,817
Average
$70,000
Minimum
$134,659
Maximum
98
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Mainframe Developer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PGH TECH LADDER LLC | $110,432 | 4 |
| IBM Corporation | $99,891 | 4 |
| Symphony Corporation | $126,145 | 3 |
| ITSYNTAX INC | $97,513 | 3 |
| METAFORGE IT SOLUTIONS | $102,495 | 3 |
| Interpro, Inc. | $109,546 | 3 |
| PRN IT Corp | $88,850 | 3 |
| Softway Tek LLC | $107,883 | 3 |
| Elite IT Technologies LLC | $88,000 | 3 |
Section 2
Mainframe Developer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmington, DE | $101,396 | 8 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.