Remote Cobol Jobs
Remote cobol jobs pay a median $140k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 80 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Cobol, C++, Java.
Most in-demand cobol skills
FIS
Senior Mainframe Application Support Engineer
Highmark Health
Associate Software Engineer
Highmark Health
Senior Enterprise Solution Architect
Highmark Health
Senior Enterprise Solution Architect (Remote)
Remote cobol salary
The median base salary for a remote cobol is $140k per year, with most roles between $105k and $170k — across 14 employers that disclosed pay.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote cobols
Experience mix across 80 open remote cobol roles.
Top companies hiring remote cobols
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote cobols make?
The median base salary for a remote cobol is about $140k per year, with most roles between $105k and $170k — across 14 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote cobols?
Companies hiring remote cobols right now include Highmark Health, FIS, Peraton, Ensono, CSG Systems, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote cobol job?
Across current remote cobol postings, the most requested skills are Cobol, C++, Java, DB2, SQL, Oracle. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote cobol jobs require?
49% of open remote cobol roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a cobol remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 80 open remote cobol roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of October 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote cobol jobs?
Every remote cobol job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.