What is the average salary for Kernel Drivers?

The average salary for Kernel Drivers is $221,556.00 – $378,708.00 per year, based on 18 job postings on this board that disclose pay.

How is the salary figure for Kernel Drivers calculated?

These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.

Kernel Drivers salaries

Average salary

$221.6–378.7K/ year

25th percentile

$184K

Median

$280.3K

75th percentile

$452.8K

Based on

18 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$162.7–295.2K	$157–243.1K	+14%
Senior	$230.5–392.1K	$192.9–291K	+29%

Top companies

NVIDIA

16 jobs

$208.5–362.6K

Top locations

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United States

12 jobs

$239–402.3K

California, United States

11 jobs

$244–406.4K

Santa Clara, CA, United States

9 jobs

$225.8–384K

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$189.5–307.8K

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$160.9–296.5K

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643 jobs

$197.8–312.1K

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628 jobs

$205.2–322.2K

Software Engineer

534 jobs

$197.9–319.6K

Technical Program Management

490 jobs

$198.3–304.4K

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$202.9–324.2K

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$208.9–331.2K

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$179.1–250.2K

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for Kernel Drivers?: The average salary for Kernel Drivers is $221,556.00 – $378,708.00 per year, based on 18 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
How is the salary figure for Kernel Drivers calculated?: These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.