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How much does Linux Kernel Engineer make?
Total pay range
$135K - $233K/yr
$177K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$105K - $177K/yrBase pay
$30K - $56K/yrAdditional pay
How accurate is a total pay range of $135K-$233K/yr?
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Last updated Apr 10, 20256 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Linux Kernel Engineer salaries
The average salary for Linux Kernel Engineer is $176,595 per year or $85 per hour, with top earners making up to $296,640 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $135,417 (25th percentile) to $232,999 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 6 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Kernel Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Linux Kernel Engineer is $232,999 per year, $19,417 per month or $112 per hour.
The lowest salary for Linux Kernel Engineer is $135,417 per year, $11,285 per month or $65 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Linux Kernel Engineer
3 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Linux Kernel Engineer
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1-3 years
$181K - $210K/yr
Cupertino, CA
submitted on Dec 5, 2023
$181K - $210K/yr
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Linux Kernel Engineer
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4-6 years
$44K - $52K/yr
Berkeley, CA
submitted on May 5, 2023
$44K - $52K/yr
Linux Kernel Engineer
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1-3 years
$108K - $124K/yr
San Francisco, CA
submitted on Oct 25, 2020
$108K - $124K/yr
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