Full Time Linux Kernel Development information
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$101K - $107.8K
4% of jobs
$107.8K - $114.6K
4% of jobs
$114.6K - $121.5K
4% of jobs
$121.5K - $128.3K
1% of jobs
$128.3K - $135.1K
9% of jobs
$136.3K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$135.1K - $141.9K
11% of jobs
$141.9K - $148.7K
12% of jobs
The median wage is $151.1K / yr.
$148.7K - $155.5K
14% of jobs
$155.5K - $162.4K
15% of jobs
$163K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$162.4K - $169.2K
14% of jobs
$169.2K - $176K
13% of jobs
How much do full time linux kernel development jobs pay per year?
As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time linux kernel development in the United States is $149,062.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,500.00 and $165,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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