IBM employees working as Mainframe Systems Programmer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 19% lower than the average of Mainframe Systems Programmer professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Mainframe Systems Programmer 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 Systems Programmer at IBM is MX$135,399 per year or MX$65 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly MX$199,767 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between MX$111,378 (25th percentile) and MX$166,548 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by IBM Mainframe Systems Programmer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.