What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Embedded Linux?

We've identified 10 cities in Georgia where Embedded Linux jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Sandy Springs (17.6% above average), followed by Athens and Alpharetta. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Sandy Springs $133,907 $11,158 $2,575 $64.38 Athens $130,236 $10,853 $2,504 $62.61 Alpharetta $130,182 $10,848 $2,503 $62.59 Atlanta $129,707 $10,808 $2,494 $62.36 Macon $129,357 $10,779 $2,487 $62.19 Augusta $126,786 $10,565 $2,438 $60.95 Gainesville $125,768 $10,480 $2,418 $60.47 Savannah $125,630 $10,469 $2,415 $60.40 Peachtree City $125,302 $10,441 $2,409 $60.24 Roswell $124,103 $10,341 $2,386 $59.66

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Embedded Linux Salary in Georgia

Q: How much does an Embedded Linux make in Georgia?

The average annual pay for an embedded linux in Georgia is $113,889 a year — that works out to approximately $54.75 an hour. That is 15.6% below the national average of $134,878. The middle 80% of Embedded Linuxs earn between $85,282 (10th percentile) and $151,566 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Embedded Linux Jobs in Georgia?

We found several jobs related to Embedded Linux in Georgia that pay more on average. Topping the list is Embedded Software Manager at $51,610 (45.3%) above Embedded Linux. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Embedded Software Manager $165,499 $13,791 $3,182 $79.57 Wireless Communications Engineer $144,153 $12,012 $2,772 $69.30 Part Time Embedded Software Engineer $129,514 $10,792 $2,490 $62.27 Embedded Firmware Engineer $103,021 $8,585 $1,981 $49.53 Computer Systems Engineers Architects $85,524 $7,127 $1,644 $41.12

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Embedded Linux Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$134,878

Georgia

$113,889

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How much does an Embedded Linux make in Georgia?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average annual pay for an Embedded Linux in Georgia is $113,889 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $54.75 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,190/week or $9,490/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $160,011 and as low as $70,928, the majority of Embedded Linux salaries currently range between $92,000 (25th percentile) to $135,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $151,566 annually in Georgia. The average pay range for an Embedded Linux varies greatly (by as much as 43500), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

Georgia ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Embedded Linux salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Embedded Linux jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Embedded Linux Jobs in Georgia

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Embedded Linux job is above the average in Georgia in Georgia. Topping the list is Sandy Springs, , with Athens, and Alpharetta, close behind in the second and third positions. Alpharetta, beats the average in Georgia by $16,293 (14.3%), and Sandy Springs, furthers that trend with another $20,018 (17.6%) above the $113,889 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Georgia, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Embedded Linux appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Sandy Springs, and Roswell, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Embedded Linux role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Sandy Springs	$133,907	$11,158	$2,575	$64.38
Athens	$130,236	$10,853	$2,504	$62.61
Alpharetta	$130,182	$10,848	$2,503	$62.59
Atlanta	$129,707	$10,808	$2,494	$62.36
Macon	$129,357	$10,779	$2,487	$62.19
Augusta	$126,786	$10,565	$2,438	$60.95
Gainesville	$125,768	$10,480	$2,418	$60.47
Savannah	$125,630	$10,469	$2,415	$60.40
Peachtree City	$125,302	$10,441	$2,409	$60.24
Roswell	$124,103	$10,341	$2,386	$59.66

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Embedded Linux Jobs in Georgia

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Embedded Linux job category in Georgia, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $113889 state average for Embedded Linux jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Embedded Software Manager	$165,499	$13,791	$3,182	$79.57
Wireless Communications Engineer	$144,153	$12,012	$2,772	$69.30
Part Time Embedded Software Engineer	$129,514	$10,792	$2,490	$62.27
Embedded Firmware Engineer	$103,021	$8,585	$1,981	$49.53
Computer Systems Engineers Architects	$85,524	$7,127	$1,644	$41.12

About Our Data

ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Embedded Linux salary in Georgia as of August 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $92,000 to $151,566 annually, with the Georgia average at $113,889 per year or $54.75 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Georgia for Embedded Linux jobs, with Sandy Springs leading at $133,907 annually.

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