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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.
Besides Richmond Hill, these 5 cities have open jobs requiring IBM i expertise.