Linux Kernel salaries
Average salary
$199.3–304.6K/ year
25th percentile
$153K
Median
$235.8K
75th percentile
$356.5K
Based on
119 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level | $163.2–286.1K | $157–243.1K | +12% |
| Senior | $206.4–307.9K | $192.9–291K | +6% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
103 jobs
$203.4–308K
CU
California, United States
86 jobs
$208.2–314.7K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
37 jobs
$192.6–333.5K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
36 jobs
$230.6–295.7K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
9 jobs
$190.3–286.4K
LN
Livingston, NJ, United States
8 jobs
$159.6–242K
NJ
New Jersey, United States
8 jobs
$159.6–242K
NY
New York, United States
7 jobs
$204.7–306.3K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Linux Kernel?
- The average salary for Linux Kernel is $199,332.00 – $304,645.00 per year, based on 119 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for Linux Kernel 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.