Remote Cobol Jobs
Remote cobol jobs pay a median $132k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 71 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are C++, Cobol, Java.
Most in-demand cobol skills
Highmark Health
Senior Enterprise Solution Architect
Highmark Health
Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect
Health Care Service Corporation
Senior Developer (Remote)
Ensono
Senior Manager, Mainframe Solution Architecture
M&T Bank
Senior Software Engineer, Mainframe
Remote cobol salary
The median base salary for a remote cobol is $132k per year, with most roles between $99k and $167k — across 21 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 25% from mid level ($110k) to senior ($137k) as you move up.
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 71 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 $132k per year, with most roles between $99k and $167k — across 21 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, iriumspain, Protective Life, ProSidian Consulting, 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 C++, Cobol, Java, SQL, Oracle, API. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote cobol jobs require?
57% 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 71 open remote cobol roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 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.