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Kernel Engineer salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for Kernel Engineer roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.
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- Median base pay$310,000a year
- Typical range$205,000–$310,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$350,000and above
- Postings5with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Kernel Engineer postings in United States
- Kernel Engineer (Custom Silicon), HardwareRiver AI · United States · $200K–$420K/yr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Kernel EngineerRecursive Superintelligence · San Francisco, CA · $200K–$500K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026Apply
- Senior Kernel Engineer: 26-02794Akraya · Bellevue, WA · $85.00–$90.00/hr · Posted Oct 18, 2026
- Kernel Engineer (Custom Silicon), HardwareRiver AI · Austin, TX · $200K–$420K/yr · Posted Jun 29, 2026Apply
- Senior Kernel EngineerHalcyon · Remote · $180K–$230K/yr · Posted Apr 18, 2026
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Questions and answers
How much does a Kernel Engineer make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Kernel Engineer jobs in United States is $310K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 4 companies.
What is the typical Kernel Engineer pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $205K–$310K. The top 10% list $350K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $182K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Kernel Engineer jobs?
The median here is $310K, against $310K across all 5 postings for the role.
How many Kernel Engineer jobs in United States list pay?
5 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.