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Mainframe Developer Salaries

Mainframe Developer salaries in Canada

Base pay
$65K - $91K/yr
$77K/yrAverage base pay
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25 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Mainframe Developer
0-1 Year
$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Toronto, ON

submitted on Oct 20, 2024

$64K/yr
$64K • $0
Mainframe Developer
1-3 Years
$76K/yr
$70K • $6K
Toronto, ON

submitted on Dec 19, 2023

$76K/yr
$70K • $6K
Mainframe Developer
1-3 Years
$245K/yr
$245K • $0
Hydraulic, BC

submitted on Dec 1, 2023

$245K/yr
$245K • $0
Mainframe Developer
4-6 Years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Toronto, ON

submitted on Oct 21, 2023

$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Mainframe Developer
7-9 Years
$79K - $91K/yr
Vancouver, BC

submitted on Jul 18, 2023

$79K - $91K/yr
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Mainframe Developer
4-6 Years
$84K - $97K/yr
Toronto, ON

submitted on Mar 14, 2023

$84K - $97K/yr
Mainframe Developer
10-14 Years
$56K - $64K/yr
Toronto, ON

submitted on Feb 21, 2023

$56K - $64K/yr
Mainframe Developer
10-14 Years
$60K - $70K/yr
Montreal, QC

submitted on Nov 27, 2022

$60K - $70K/yr
Mainframe Developer
1-3 Years
$83K - $97K/yr
Toronto, ON

submitted on Aug 3, 2022

$83K - $97K/yr
Mainframe Developer
1-3 Years
$44K - $51K/yr
Toronto, ON

submitted on Jun 22, 2022

$44K - $51K/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Job prospects for engineers in Canada are good, with ample opportunities across the country. Starting salaries are high, especially in Alberta where the construction industry is thriving. Architectural and design services are the largest employers of Canadian engineers, but the field of biomechanical engineering is also rapidly growing with rising wages. Workers in the engineering industry require post-secondary education and ongoing training to maintain their skills.Show more

Mainframe Developer salary in Canada
A Mainframe Developer salary range in Canada can vary based on important factors such as education, skills, certifications, and years of experience. A Mainframe Developer in Canada can expect to see an entry level salary range of $69,257 to $145,588 per year, based on 713 salary contributions. At the highest seniority level, an experienced Mainframe Developer in Canada can make a salary range of $79,417 to $127,736 with at least 5 years of experience, based on 9 salary contributions. The top 3 companies in Canada where a Mainframe Developer gets the highest compensation are Verizon Communications Inc., Morgan Stanley and Pyramid Consulting Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 35.00% more than smaller companies for a Mainframe Developer.Show more

Frequently asked questions about Mainframe Developer salaries

The average salary for a Mainframe Developer is $76,991 per year or $37 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $105,393 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $65,259 (25th percentile) and $90,832 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 25 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Mainframe Developer employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Mainframe Developer in Canada is $90,832 per year, $7,569 per month or $44 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Mainframe Developer in Canada is $65,259 per year, $5,438 per month or $31 per hour.
Becoming a mainframe developer is a great way of providing a reliable income for you and your family. Salaries for software developers are very good. Mainframe developers make the most amount of money in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta. Urban areas and cities are where salaries are the highest for mainframe developers. If you are looking to make more money as a mainframe developer, you can work within an e-commerce firm or a private information technology firm.
About 85.71% of Mainframe Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Mainframe Developer in Canada as a good salary.
Mainframe Developer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $56,243 and $105,393 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $76,991 following the average career path of a Mainframe Developer.
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