Median salary
$138,750
median over time
Typical range
$125.1k – $162.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
5.7%
4 of 70 roles
Live roles
70
open right now
Salary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying live roles
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| NL National Life Insurance Company | $138,750 | 2 |
Hypercubic
|
$212,500 | 1 |
Monks
|
$105,000 | 1 |
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How much do COBOL roles pay?
The median salary for COBOL roles is $138,750 per year. Most pay falls between $125,109 (25th percentile) and $162,391 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $113,044 to $192,456.
These figures are computed live from 70 active COBOL roles on JobsRadar, of which 4 (5.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid COBOL roles include Hypercubic, National Life Insurance Company and Monks.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.