18 Active Listings Updated February 2026
Linux Salary Data
Real compensation packages for Linux developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.
Median Salary
$119,000
/yearBased on 18 verified postings
Market Range (P25 - P75)
$100,000-$150,000
Entry ($40,000)MedianTop ($160,000)
Top Companies Hiring
- pganalyze1 jobs
- b.well1 jobs
- Hudson River Trading1 jobs
Location Distribution
Other100%
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Senior Solutions Engineer
[F]grind
$160,000 - $200,000
Experienced Software Engineer — Systems
[E]stable
$150,000 - $250,000
Sr/Principal DevOps Engineer
[E]CRUNCH
$150,000 - $175,000
Principal Software Engineer – Core SDR Library
[E]CRUNCH
$130,000 - $170,000
Software Engineer / Sr Software Engineer
[E]grind
$100,000 - $220,000
Senior Frontend Engineer / Senior Full-Stack Engineer (backend focus)
[E]grind
$100,000 - $200,000
Lead Frontend Developer, Sr Backend Developer
[E]CRUNCH
$100,000 - $140,000
Full Stack Support Engineer
[E]grind
$80,000 - $100,000
Systems Software Engineer and Compiler Engineer
[E]stable
$60,000 - $120,000
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Commonly Paired With
## Market Signal (February 2026)
Top Hirers: pganalyze leads hiring for Linux roles with 1 active posts, followed by b.well.
### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Linux jobs also require Python, and 33% mention AWS.
### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Linux developers is $119,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.
Top Hirers: pganalyze leads hiring for Linux roles with 1 active posts, followed by b.well.
### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Linux jobs also require Python, and 33% mention AWS.
### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Linux developers is $119,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.