Average COBOL programmer is ~55 with 10% retiring annually
YogeshMalik · x · 2026-08-18
Data shows the average COBOL programmer is around 55 years old, with an annual retirement rate of about 10%. This demographic squeeze is occurring faster than most roadmaps can absorb, highlighting a growing human resource crisis in maintaining legacy systems.
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