IBM employees working as Mainframe Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is 6% lower than the average of Mainframe Developer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Mainframe Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at R$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to R$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Mainframe Developer at IBM is R$119,465 per year or R$57 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly R$188,275 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between R$94,697 (25th percentile) and R$152,236 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 71 salaries submitted by IBM Mainframe Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.