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Software Engineer Linux Kernel Salaries

Software Engineer Linux Kernel salaries in United Kingdom

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£38K - £66K/yr
£50K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
£6K/yrAverage
£2K - £14K/yrRange
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Last updated 5 Jun 202660K Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Linux Kernel Software Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Linux Kernel Software Engineer is £55,823 per year or £27 per hour in United Kingdom, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to £117,204 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United Kingdom is between £40,369 (25th percentile) and £80,258 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 59955 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Kernel Software Engineer employees in United Kingdom as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Linux Kernel Software Engineer in United Kingdom is £80,258 per year, £6,688 per month or £39 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Linux Kernel Software Engineer in United Kingdom is £40,369 per year, £3,364 per month or £19 per hour.
The salary trajectory of a Linux Kernel Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,410 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
About 70.59% of Linux Kernel Software Engineer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional £5,560 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Linux Kernel Software Engineer in United Kingdom as a good salary.
Linux Kernel Software Engineer professionals in United Kingdom have a wide total pay range, between £30,757 and £117,204 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of £55,823 following the average career path of a Linux Kernel Software Engineer.
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