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The average salary for Linux Kernel Software Engineer is $206,823 per year or $99 per hour, with top earners making up to $310,503 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $169,162 (25th percentile) to $257,005 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 7 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Kernel Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Linux Kernel Software Engineer is $257,005 per year, $21,417 per month or $124 per hour.
The lowest salary for Linux Kernel Software Engineer is $169,162 per year, $14,097 per month or $81 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Linux Kernel Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,087 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,450 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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