COBOL — Freelance Rate & Demand
Updated: 2026-09-14
Avg Monthly Rate ~¥710k/mo
Rate Range ¥550k–¥1100k
Demand Share 4.7% Rank #3 of 156 skills
Remote Rate 79%
Weekly Rate Trend (last 8 weeks)
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Summary (last 30 days)
| Skill | Avg Rate | Range | Demand | Remote | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBOL | ~¥710k/mo | ¥550k–¥1100k | 4.7% | 79% | 3 / 156 |
Avg Monthly Rate ~¥730k/mo
Rate Range ¥600k–¥1100k
Demand Share 3.2% Rank #7 of 71 skills
Remote Rate 57%
Summary (last 7 days)
| Skill | Avg Rate | Range | Demand | Remote | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBOL | ~¥730k/mo | ¥600k–¥1100k | 3.2% | 57% | 7 / 71 |
About This Data
This page aggregates data from COBOL-related listings in Japan's SES (System Engineer Staffing) market. Monthly rates are pre-tax reference values in JPY. Demand share shows COBOL's proportion of all SES job listings in the period.
