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      How much does Software Engineer Linux Kernel make?

      Total pay range
      $169K - $257K/yr
      $207K/yrMedian total pay
      Pay breakdown
      $130K - $183K/yrBase pay
      $39K - $74K/yrAdditional pay

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      Total pay trajectory

      Software Engineer
      $120K–$190K/yr
      Summer Intern Software Engineer
      $130K–$191K/yr
      Software Engineer IV
      $159K–$239K/yr

      Frequently asked questions about Linux Kernel Software Engineer salaries

      • 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.

      Recent salaries shared by Software Engineer Linux Kernel

      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 Software Engineer
      |
      1-3 years
      $92K - $108K/yr
      Westford, MA

      submitted on Apr 13, 2022

      $92K - $108K/yr
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      Linux Kernel Software Engineer
      |
      10-14 years
      $89K - $103K/yr
      Palo Alto, CA

      submitted on Oct 12, 2021

      $89K - $103K/yr
      Linux Kernel Software Engineer
      |
      15+ years
      $118K - $137K/yr
      Broomfield, CO

      submitted on Jul 11, 2021

      $118K - $137K/yr
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