Senior computer operator vs lead computer operator

The differences between senior computer 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 senior computer operator and a lead computer operator. Additionally, a lead computer operator has an average salary of $82,824, which is higher than the $46,082 average annual salary of a senior computer operator.

The top three skills for a senior computer operator include customer service, ibm mainframe and computer system. The most important skills for a lead computer operator are ibm mainframe, hardware problems, and customer service.

Senior computer operator vs lead computer operator overview

	Senior Computer Operator	Lead Computer Operator
Yearly salary	$46,082	$82,824
Hourly rate	$22.15	$39.82
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	39,193	40,541
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	Associate Degree, 38%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Senior computer operator vs lead computer operator salary

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

	Senior Computer Operator	Lead Computer Operator
Average salary	$46,082	$82,824
Salary range	Between $34,000 And $61,000	Between $58,000 And $117,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between senior computer operator and lead computer operator education

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

	Senior Computer Operator	Lead Computer Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	Associate Degree, 38%
Most common major	Computer Science	Computer Science
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Senior computer operator vs lead computer operator demographics

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

	Senior Computer Operator	Lead Computer Operator
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 75.3% Female, 24.7%	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 senior computer operator and lead computer operator duties and responsibilities

Senior computer operator example responsibilities.

Utilize IBM AIX systems to manage print and file transfers ques.
Provide backup support for team leader, manage and schedule daily print via JES2, ZEKE and NetView.
Manage peripheral operations of BARR systems (PC base RJE workstations), storage devices, and Litton laser printers.
Used TSO, JES, MVS to update, delete, add data sets and run reports.
Liaise with clients to resolve LAN local circuit issues.
Update & maintain existing PCB footprints to improve manufacturability.

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.

Senior computer operator vs lead computer operator skills

Common senior computer operator skills

Customer Service, 10%
IBM Mainframe, 9%
Computer System, 7%
CAD, 6%
Unix, 5%
IPL, 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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