Linux Engineer Salaries
How much does a Linux Engineer make?
Total pay range
$110K - $194K/yr
$145K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$88K - $153K/yrBase pay
$22K - $41K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top 5 paying industries for a Linux Engineer in United States are Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $141,722, Financial Services with a median total pay of $138,345, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $130,390, Information Technology with a median total pay of $123,293, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $113,907.
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Linux Engineer is Lockheed Martin.
The top paying company in Financial Services for Linux Engineer is Bank of America.
Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Linux Engineer are TEKsystems and Insight Global.
Aerospace & Defense
$141,722
Aerospace & Defense
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Linux Engineer is Lockheed Martin.
Financial Services
$138,345
Aerospace & Defense
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Linux Engineer is Lockheed Martin.
Telecommunications
$130,390
Aerospace & Defense
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Linux Engineer is Lockheed Martin.
Information Technology
$123,293
Aerospace & Defense
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Linux Engineer is Lockheed Martin.
Human Resources & Staffing
$113,907
Aerospace & Defense
The top paying company in Aerospace & Defense for Linux Engineer is Lockheed Martin.
Recent salaries shared by Linux Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Linux Engineer
10-14 years
$156K - $182K/yr
Fairfax, VA
submitted on May 26, 2026
$156K - $182K/yr
Linux Engineer
1-3 years
$138K/yr
$138K • $0
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Feb 11, 2026
$138K/yr
$138K • $0
Linux Engineer
15+ years
$145K/yr
$126K • $19K
New York, NY
submitted on Feb 7, 2026
$145K/yr
$126K • $19K
Linux Engineer
15+ years
$120K/yr
$120K • $0
Santa Monica, CA
submitted on Sep 9, 2025
$120K/yr
$120K • $0
Linux Engineer
1-3 years
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
California City, CA
submitted on Jun 15, 2025
$119K/yr
$119K • $0
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Linux Engineer
4-6 years
$93K - $108K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 7, 2025
$93K - $108K/yr
Linux Engineer
7-9 years
$155K/yr
$155K • $0
Dallas, TX
submitted on May 20, 2025
$155K/yr
$155K • $0
Linux Engineer
7-9 years
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Boston, MA
submitted on May 14, 2025
$88K/yr
$88K • $0
Linux Engineer
10-14 years
$87K/yr
$87K • $0
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 2, 2025
$87K/yr
$87K • $0
Linux Engineer
7-9 years
$86K/yr
$86K • $0
Atlanta, GA
submitted on Mar 3, 2025
$86K/yr
$86K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Linux Engineer salaries
How much does a Linux Engineer in United States make?
The average salary for a Linux Engineer is $145,440 per year or $70 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $249,862 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $110,090 (25th percentile) and $194,107 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 391 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Engineer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Linux Engineer in United States?
The highest salary for a Linux Engineer in United States is $194,107 per year, $16,176 per month or $93 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Linux Engineer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Linux Engineer in United States is $110,090 per year, $9,174 per month or $53 per hour.