Console operator vs lead computer operator

The differences between console operators and lead computer operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a console operator and a lead computer operator. Additionally, a lead computer operator has an average salary of $82,824, which is higher than the $43,202 average annual salary of a console operator.

The top three skills for a console operator include emergency situations, CCTV and telephone calls. The most important skills for a lead computer operator are ibm mainframe, hardware problems, and customer service.

Console operator vs lead computer operator overview

	Console Operator	Lead Computer Operator
Yearly salary	$43,202	$82,824
Hourly rate	$20.77	$39.82
Growth rate	4%	10%
Number of jobs	30,104	40,541
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Associate Degree, 38%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Console operator vs lead computer operator salary

Console operators and lead computer operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Console Operator	Lead Computer Operator
Average salary	$43,202	$82,824
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $58,000	Between $58,000 And $117,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between console operator and lead computer operator education

There are a few differences between a console operator and a lead computer operator in terms of educational background:

	Console Operator	Lead Computer Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 37%	Associate Degree, 38%
Most common major	Business	Computer Science
Most common college	California State University - Bakersfield	Stanford University

Console operator vs lead computer operator demographics

Here are the differences between console operators' and lead computer operators' demographics:

	Console Operator	Lead Computer Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 66.1% Female, 33.9%	Male, 75.5% Female, 24.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 8.6% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 12.3% White, 63.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	10%	10%

Differences between console operator and lead computer operator duties and responsibilities

Console operator example responsibilities.

Interpret and respond to system messages through use of JES2, MVS, SDSF and automate commands.
Work with CICS, DB2, and IMS relate issues on a nightly basis.
Ensure CICS and IMS online applications are available per the published SLA agreements.
Initiate bounce SNA VTAM CICS IMS online network regions system state manager operations.
Handle all aspects of printing charter report, bank statements, payroll, and special invoices
Input tape mounts using JES commands.

Lead computer operator example responsibilities.

Manage peripheral operations of BARR systems (PC base RJE workstations), storage devices, and Litton laser printers.
Provide hardware support, maintenance, and updates on desktop PCs.
Operate IBM mainframe computer system, which consist of printers, tape drives, and a card reader.
Analyze, code and test application programs enhancements and new programs in a mainframe environment to support business goals.
Attend several Novell training classes.
Convert an ALGOL program to FORTRAN to facilitate marketing analysis.

Console operator vs lead computer operator skills

Common console operator skills

Emergency Situations, 12%
CCTV, 7%
Telephone Calls, 6%
Troubleshoot, 6%
Computer System, 5%
Property Damage, 4%

Common lead computer operator skills

IBM Mainframe, 10%
Hardware Problems, 9%
Customer Service, 9%
Computer System, 4%
Unix, 4%
Disaster Recovery, 4%

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