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Linux Kernel Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Linux Kernel Software Engineer roles at 2 companies, updated Oct 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Linux Kernel Software Engineer: postings by posted pay6 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 14 bands from $155K to $225K. Median $157K; middle half $157K–$207K.Median $157K$155K$225K

Postings per pay band: $155K–$160K: 4; $160K–$165K: 0; $165K–$170K: 0; $170K–$175K: 0; $175K–$180K: 0; $180K–$185K: 0; $185K–$190K: 0; $190K–$195K: 0; $195K–$200K: 0; $200K–$205K: 0; $205K–$210K: 1; $210K–$215K: 0; $215K–$220K: 0; $220K–$225K: 1.

Pay by level

  1. Mid level$157K median · $157K–$207K typical · 6 postingsMid level: middle half $157K–$207K, median $157K

Companies hiring

  1. Arista Networks$157K median · $157K–$157K typical · 4 postingsArista Networks: middle half $157K–$157K, median $157K
  2. Pure Storage2 postings · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. Arista Networks · $157K median · 4 postings

By location

  1. United States$157K median · $157K–$207K typical · 6 postingsUnited States: middle half $157K–$207K, median $157K
  2. California$157K median · $157K–$207K typical · 5 postingsCalifornia: middle half $157K–$207K, median $157K
  3. Santa Clara, CA$157K median · $157K–$207K typical · 5 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $157K–$207K, median $157K

Newest Linux Kernel Software Engineer postings

  1. Linux Kernel Software Engineer - Systems EngineeringPure Storage · Santa Clara, CA · $180K–$270K/yr · Posted Sep 23, 2026Apply
  2. Linux Kernel Software EngineerArista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $123K–$191K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026Apply
  3. Linux Kernel Software EngineerArista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $123K–$191K/yr · Posted Aug 21, 2026Apply
  4. Linux Kernel Software EngineerArista Networks · United States · $123K–$191K/yr · Posted May 25, 2026Apply
  5. Linux Kernel Software EngineerArista Networks · Santa Clara, CA · $123K–$191K/yr · Posted Apr 10, 2026Apply
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Questions and answers

How much does a Linux Kernel Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Linux Kernel Software Engineer jobs is $157K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

What is the typical Linux Kernel Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $157K–$207K. The top 10% list $225K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $157K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Linux Kernel Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: Arista Networks ($157K).

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