IBM employees working as Mainframe Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 7 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Mainframe Engineer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Mainframe Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at MX$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to MX$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Mainframe Engineer at IBM is MX$135,234 per year or MX$65 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly MX$234,224 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between MX$101,844 (25th percentile) and MX$181,185 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by IBM Mainframe Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.