50% of professionals earn between $111,300 - $166,000 USD
The median salary is $143,700
The average salary for a Linux Kernel in United States is USD 136,304 - USD 206,918 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 174,700 per year, based on 137 active job listings.
The cities with the most Linux Kernel job opportunities in United States are San Diego, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, San Francisco. San Diego leads with 19 job openings.
Leading employers for Linux Kernel roles in United States include Apple, Canonical, Clockwork Systems, Inc., Google, Red Hat.
Explore 137 Linux Kernel job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.