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Employers hiring for people with expertise in IBM i also frequently require knowledge of Mainframe, AS/400, DB2, and COBOL. This is based on data from over 51 IBM i listings.
Based on 2 job openings in Canada, the average salary for IBM i professionals is $94,525. Specific salaries vary depending on experience and role.
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, CITY Furniture, Precisely, and Sopra Steria together with 37 more are actively hiring in the space.
These cities in Canada have the most job openings requiring IBM i expertise.
