Linux salaries
Average salary
$158.9–258.7K/ year
25th percentile
$122.9K
Median
$202.5K
75th percentile
$325.8K
Based on
1,046 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $95.4–145.9K | $105.3–166.2K | -11% |
| Associate | $83.2–104.4K | $115.6–168.2K | -34% |
| Mid-level | $126.6–205.9K | $157–243.1K | -17% |
| Senior | $169.5–277K | $192.9–291K | -8% |
| Director | $232.8–377.9K | $243.2–330.7K | +6% |
| Executive | $296.5–439.6K | $254.9–352.2K | +21% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
824 jobs
$166.2–268.5K
CU
California, United States
590 jobs
$179.7–293K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
340 jobs
$174.7–307K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
113 jobs
$233.5–324.8K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
72 jobs
$145.7–216.9K
NJ
New Jersey, United States
50 jobs
$133.8–189.2K
TU
Texas, United States
44 jobs
$133.1–278.6K
LN
Livingston, NJ, United States
38 jobs
$149.1–211.3K
P
Poland
38 jobs
$76–110.4K
AT
Austin, TX, United States
29 jobs
$143.4–325.5K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Linux?
- The average salary for Linux is $158,853.00 – $258,679.00 per year, based on 1,046 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Linux 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.