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

We've identified 3 cities in Oregon where Linux Kernel Engineer jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Hillsboro (3.0% above average), followed by Portland and Medford. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Hillsboro $124,699 $10,391 $2,398 $59.95 Portland $121,820 $10,151 $2,342 $58.57 Medford $121,427 $10,118 $2,335 $58.38 Gresham $120,856 $10,071 $2,324 $58.10 Bend $120,797 $10,066 $2,323 $58.08 Hermiston $119,176 $9,931 $2,291 $57.30 Beaverton $119,132 $9,927 $2,291 $57.27 Eugene $115,976 $9,664 $2,230 $55.76 Roseburg $115,922 $9,660 $2,229 $55.73 Salem $115,444 $9,620 $2,220 $55.50

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Linux Kernel Engineer Salary in Oregon

Q: How much does a Linux Kernel Engineer make in Oregon?

The average annual pay for a linux kernel engineer in Oregon is $121,059 a year — that works out to approximately $58.20 an hour. That is 5.7% above the national average of $114,500. The middle 80% of Linux Kernel Engineers earn between $109,957 (10th percentile) and $135,332 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Oregon?

We found several jobs related to Linux Kernel Engineer in Oregon that pay more on average. Topping the list is Embedded Software Manager at $86,168 (71.2%) above Linux Kernel Engineer. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Embedded Software Manager $207,227 $17,268 $3,985 $99.63 Embedded Linux Engineer $142,605 $11,883 $2,742 $68.56 Lead Embedded Software Engineer $140,929 $11,744 $2,710 $67.75 Module Process Engineer $97,289 $8,107 $1,870 $46.77 Amd Design Engineer $93,199 $7,766 $1,792 $44.81

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Linux Kernel Engineer Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$114,500

Oregon

$121,059

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How much does a Linux Kernel Engineer make in Oregon?

As of Jul 29, 2026, the average annual pay for a Linux Kernel Engineer in Oregon is $121,059 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.20 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,328/week or $10,088/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $136,390 and as low as $11,630, the majority of Linux Kernel Engineer salaries currently range between $110,000 (25th percentile) to $132,200 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $135,332 annually in Oregon. The average pay range for a Linux Kernel Engineer varies little (about 22200), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

Oregon ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Linux Kernel Engineer salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Linux Kernel Engineer 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 Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Oregon

We've identified 3 cities where the typical salary for a Linux Kernel Engineer job is above the average in Oregon in Oregon. Topping the list is Hillsboro, , with Portland, and Medford, close behind in the second and third positions. Medford, beats the average in Oregon by $368 (0.3%), and Hillsboro, furthers that trend with another $3,640 (3.0%) above the $121,059 average.

With these 3 cities paying on average above the average for Oregon, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Linux Kernel Engineer 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 Hillsboro, and Salem, , 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 a Linux Kernel Engineer role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Hillsboro	$124,699	$10,391	$2,398	$59.95
Portland	$121,820	$10,151	$2,342	$58.57
Medford	$121,427	$10,118	$2,335	$58.38
Gresham	$120,856	$10,071	$2,324	$58.10
Bend	$120,797	$10,066	$2,323	$58.08
Hermiston	$119,176	$9,931	$2,291	$57.30
Beaverton	$119,132	$9,927	$2,291	$57.27
Eugene	$115,976	$9,664	$2,230	$55.76
Roseburg	$115,922	$9,660	$2,229	$55.73
Salem	$115,444	$9,620	$2,220	$55.50

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Linux Kernel Engineer Jobs in Oregon

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Linux Kernel Engineer job category in Oregon, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $121059 state average for Linux Kernel Engineer jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Embedded Software Manager	$207,227	$17,268	$3,985	$99.63
Embedded Linux Engineer	$142,605	$11,883	$2,742	$68.56
Lead Embedded Software Engineer	$140,929	$11,744	$2,710	$67.75
Module Process Engineer	$97,289	$8,107	$1,870	$46.77
Amd Design Engineer	$93,199	$7,766	$1,792	$44.81

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Infographic detailing Linux Kernel Engineer salary in Oregon as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $110,000 to $135,332 annually, with the Oregon average at $121,059 per year or $58.20 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Oregon for Linux Kernel Engineer jobs, with Hillsboro leading at $124,699 annually.

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