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Kernel Developer Salaries

How much does a Kernel Developer make?

Total pay range
$157K - $261K/yr
$201K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$108K - $169K/yrBase pay
$49K - $92K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries

The top paying industry for a Kernel Developer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $146,719.
The top paying company in Information Technology for Kernel Developer is Wolfram Research.

Information Technology

$146,719

Information Technology

The top paying company in Information Technology for Kernel Developer is Wolfram Research.

Recent salaries shared by Kernel Developer

Location

5 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Kernel Developer
1-3 years
$26K/yr
$26K • $0
Orange, NJ

submitted on Apr 6, 2024

$26K/yr
$26K • $0
Kernel Developer
10-14 years
$252K - $292K/yr
Seattle, WA

submitted on Jan 3, 2024

$252K - $292K/yr
Kernel Developer
4-6 years
$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Israel, TX

submitted on Dec 26, 2023

$96K/yr
$96K • $0
Kernel Developer
0-1 year
$92K/yr
$92K • $0
Austin, TX

submitted on Aug 17, 2023

$92K/yr
$92K • $0
Kernel Developer
4-6 years
$107K - $124K/yr
Lakecroft II, DE

submitted on Oct 7, 2022

$107K - $124K/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Kernel Developer salaries

The average salary for a Kernel Developer is $200,763 per year or $97 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $327,254 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $157,143 (25th percentile) and $261,103 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 34 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Kernel Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Kernel Developer in United States is $261,103 per year, $21,759 per month or $126 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Kernel Developer in United States is $157,143 per year, $13,095 per month or $76 per hour.
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