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How much does Senior Linux Systems Engineer make?
Total pay range
$156K - $237K/yr
$192K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$129K - $186K/yrBase pay
$28K - $52K/yrAdditional pay
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The average salary for Senior Linux Systems Engineer is $191,521 per year or $92 per hour, with top earners making up to $286,405 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $156,440 (25th percentile) to $237,328 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 64 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Senior Linux Systems Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Senior Linux Systems Engineer is $237,328 per year, $19,777 per month or $114 per hour.
The lowest salary for Senior Linux Systems Engineer is $156,440 per year, $13,037 per month or $75 per hour.
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