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      How much does Linux Software Engineer make?

      Total pay range
      $148K - $247K/yr
      $190K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $114K - $185K/yrBase pay
      $34K - $63K/yrAdditional pay
      How accurate is a total pay range of $148K-$247K/yr?
      Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

      About our data

      Last updated Apr 10, 202521 Salaries submitted
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      Recent salaries shared by Linux Software Engineer

      4 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 Software Engineer
      |
      4-6 years
      $115K/yr
      ($107K • $8K)
      Houston, TX

      submitted on Jun 1, 2023

      $115K/yr
      $107K • $8K
      Linux Software Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $85K - $99K/yr
      Houston, TX

      submitted on May 22, 2022

      $85K - $99K/yr
      Anonymously share your salary to help the community.
      Linux Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $148K - $172K/yr
      San Jose, CA

      submitted on Mar 8, 2021

      $148K - $172K/yr
      Linux Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $110K - $129K/yr
      Dahlgren, VA

      submitted on Mar 5, 2021

      $110K - $129K/yr
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      Frequently asked questions about Linux Software Engineer salaries

      • The average salary for Linux Software Engineer is $190,174 per year or $91 per hour, with top earners making up to $311,165 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $147,993 (25th percentile) to $247,467 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 21 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Software Engineer employees.
      • The highest salary for Linux Software Engineer is $247,467 per year, $20,622 per month or $119 per hour.
      • The lowest salary for Linux Software Engineer is $147,993 per year, $12,333 per month or $71 per hour.
      • The salary trajectory of Linux Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,117 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,503 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

      Total pay trajectory

      Software Engineer
      $120K–$191K/yr
      Summer Intern Software Engineer
      $130K–$191K/yr
      Software Engineer IV
      $159K–$239K/yr

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