Linux Unix Salary
$40K - $52K
3% of jobs
$52K - $64K
5% of jobs
$64K - $76K
8% of jobs
$85.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$76K - $88K
13% of jobs
$88K - $100K
16% of jobs
The median wage is $104.6K / yr.
$100K - $112K
14% of jobs
$112K - $124K
12% of jobs
$128.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$124K - $136K
12% of jobs
$136K - $148K
8% of jobs
$148K - $160K
5% of jobs
$160K - $172K
3% of jobs
$40K
$105K
$172K
$110,906
/year
$53.32
/hour
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How much does a Linux Unix make?
As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Linux Unix in the United States is $110,906 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $53.32 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,132/week or $9,242/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $172,000 and as low as $40,000, the majority of Linux Unix salaries currently range between $85,500 (25th percentile) to $131,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $156,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Linux Unix varies greatly (by as much as 46000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
A Linux Unix in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $110,906 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $110,906. Ohio ranks number 43 out of 50 states nationwide for Linux Unix salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Linux Unix 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 Unix Jobs
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Linux Unix job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $16,699 (15.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $22,021 (19.9%) above the $110,906 average.
With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Linux Unix 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 Green River, WY, and Santa Rosa, CA, , 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 Unix role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Green River, WY | $132,927 | $63.91 |
San Mateo, CA | $127,830 | $61.46 |
San Francisco, CA | $127,605 | $61.35 |
Sunnyvale, CA | $126,496 | $60.82 |
Santa Clara, CA | $125,925 | $60.54 |
Fremont, CA | $125,553 | $60.36 |
Daly City, CA | $124,493 | $59.85 |
Berkeley, CA | $123,883 | $59.56 |
San Jose, CA | $123,782 | $59.51 |
Santa Rosa, CA | $123,472 | $59.36 |
What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Linux Unix Jobs in the U.S.
Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Linux Unix job category, we found that Remote Linux Administrator jobs have average salaries similar than Linux Unix jobs.
Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Remote Linux Administrator | $106,535 | $51.22 |
Mainframe System Administrator | $106,357 | $51.13 |
Ibm Security Consultant | $105,890 | $50.91 |
Web Server Administrator | $79,221 | $38.09 |
Aix Administrator | $73,281 | $35.23 |
About Our Data
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