Explore open positions for IBM i developers, administrators, analysts, operators, and more.
Employers hiring for people with expertise in IBM i also frequently require knowledge of Mainframe, AS/400, RPG, and DB2. This is based on data from over 20 IBM i listings.
Based on 5 job openings, the average salary for IBM i professionals is $108,660. Specific salaries vary depending on experience and role.
IBM i expertise is in demand globally. These are the 5 countries with the most IBM i job listings.
IBM i, originally launched as AS/400 in 1988, was designed as an all-in-one business computing platform combining operating system, database, security, and middleware into a single integrated environment. Its simplicity and reliability made it especially popular with mid-sized enterprises.
IBM i is still widely used today, particularly in manufacturing, distribution, retail, and logistics. Its tightly integrated DB2 database, strong security model, and long-term backward compatibility allow businesses to run decades-old applications alongside modern RPG, Java, and web-based workloads with minimal disruption.
The demand for IBM i professionals remains steady. Companies like AXA, Service Express, CVS Health, and NielsenIQ together with 13 more are actively hiring in the space.
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