Linux Developer: Average Salary & Pay Trends 2026 | Glassdoor
How much does Linux Developer make?
Total pay range
$98K - $170K/yr
$129K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$81K - $138K/yrBase pay
$17K - $32K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202513 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Linux Developer salaries
The average salary for Linux Developer is $128,651 per year or $62 per hour, with top earners making up to $216,341 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $98,423 (25th percentile) to $169,687 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Developer employees.
The highest salary for Linux Developer is $169,687 per year, $14,141 per month or $82 per hour.
The lowest salary for Linux Developer is $98,423 per year, $8,202 per month or $47 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Linux Developer
7 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 Developer
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7-9 years
$79K/yr
($79K • $0)
Spring, TX
submitted on Jan 5, 2025
$79K/yr
$79K • $0
Linux Developer
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4-6 years
$90K/yr
($90K • $0)
Spring, TX
submitted on May 27, 2024
$90K/yr
$90K • $0
Linux Developer
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1-3 years
$53K - $61K/yr
Canada Creek Ranch, MI
submitted on Mar 20, 2024
$53K - $61K/yr
Linux Developer
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10-14 years
$118K/yr
($116K • $2K)
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Mar 10, 2023
$118K/yr
$116K • $2K
Linux Developer
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1-3 years
$65K - $75K/yr
Houston, TX
submitted on Jan 20, 2022
$65K - $75K/yr
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Linux Developer
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7-9 years
$130K - $152K/yr
Charlotte, NC
submitted on Aug 5, 2021
$130K - $152K/yr
Linux Developer
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1-3 years
$68K - $79K/yr
Beaverton, OR
submitted on Jan 13, 2021
$68K - $79K/yr
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