IBM employees working as Software Engineer - Mainframe 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 Software Engineer - Mainframe professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer - Mainframe 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 Software Engineer - Mainframe at IBM is R$149,532 per year or R$72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly R$215,057 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between R$125,110 (25th percentile) and R$181,460 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 70 salaries submitted by IBM Software Engineer - Mainframe professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.