Linux salaries
Average salary
$158.9–258.8K/ year
25th percentile
$122.9K
Median
$202.5K
75th percentile
$325K
Based on
1,039 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $96.2–148K | $106–166.5K | -10% |
| Associate | $83.8–105.1K | $116.2–169.1K | -34% |
| Mid-level | $126.6–206.1K | $157.1–243.3K | -17% |
| Senior | $169.4–277K | $192.9–291K | -8% |
| Director | $232.8–377.9K | $243.4–331K | +6% |
| Executive | $296.5–439.6K | $253.9–351K | +22% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
805 jobs
$166.5–268.6K
CU
California, United States
572 jobs
$180.4–293.7K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
327 jobs
$174.9–307.4K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
113 jobs
$233.5–324.8K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
71 jobs
$145.2–216.1K
NJ
New Jersey, United States
50 jobs
$134.3–189.9K
TU
Texas, United States
44 jobs
$133.1–278.6K
LN
Livingston, NJ, United States
38 jobs
$149.7–212.2K
P
Poland
37 jobs
$76.9–111.4K
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 $158,879.00 – $258,840.00 per year, based on 1,039 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.