Senior Linux Engineer Salary in Washington

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How much does a Senior Linux Engineer make in Washington? The average Senior Linux Engineer salary in Washington is $116,270 as of March 01, 2025, but the range typically falls between $93,801 and $131,208. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Linux Engineer Salary	$73,344	WA	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Senior Linux Engineer Salary	$93,801	WA	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Senior Linux Engineer Salary	$116,270	WA	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Senior Linux Engineer Salary	$131,208	WA	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Senior Linux Engineer Salary	$144,808	WA	March 01, 2025

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Gemini Solutions Pvt Ltd - Austin , TX

Senior Linux Administrator Job Location: Austin, TX Job Type: Full Time Immediate Interview ... Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, computer science, engineering or similar technical field

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Engtal - Austin , TX

Senior Firmware Engineer I'm working with a rapidly growing, startup company on a mission to ... Linux or RTOS. * Expertise in object-oriented software design and creating effective interfaces

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Palo Alto Networks - Santa Clara , CA

Job Description Your Career We are looking for an exceptional Senior Staff Software Engineer to ... Solid knowledge and skills on Linux, Kubernetes and Docker * Expert knowledge in GCP and its suite ...

LinkedIn - 74 days ago

Engineering Technician IV - Telemetry

JT4 - Edwards , CA

Serves as a senior technician and assists in the training of other technicians. * Supports ... Certifications in CompTIA Security Plus, Electronics, Networking, and Linux Red Hat 8 are a plus

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Location	Avg. Salary	Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, WA	Avg. Salary $112,387	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Acme, WA	Avg. Salary $110,662	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Addy, WA	Avg. Salary $109,152	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adna, WA	Avg. Salary $112,387	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Airway Heights, WA	Avg. Salary $110,014	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albion, WA	Avg. Salary $109,152	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Allyn, WA	Avg. Salary $116,378	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Almira, WA	Avg. Salary $109,152	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amanda Park, WA	Avg. Salary $112,387	Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Amboy, WA	Avg. Salary $111,309	Date Updated March 01, 2025

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Senior Linux Engineer in Baltimore, MD

Develop and maintain custom scripts and stored procedures to automate repetitive tasks and improve consistency in operations and maintenance activities.

March 31, 2023

Provide technical expertise in the areas of system design, installation, configuration, tuning, capacity planning, troubleshooting and problem resolution.

April 09, 2023

Install new software, troubleshoot, grant permissions to applications, and assist in training lesser experienced users.

May 03, 2023

Senior Linux Engineer in Chicago, IL

Manage and apply hardening standards for adopted baselines to ensure maximum protection for all environments.

May 16, 2023

Senior Linux Engineer in Dallas, TX

ACTIVEx, our award-winning employee participation program, will help you grow personally and professionally.

June 26, 2022

Assist with performance testing and tuning of complex and high-traffic web applications.

November 08, 2022

Create, update and enhance written processes and documentation with a focus on ease of understanding and completeness.

April 27, 2023

Understanding of Agile / Scrum and TDD principles with a focus on infrastructure.

April 29, 2023

Participate in on-call rotation, receiving and responding to daytime and after-hours alerts.

May 06, 2023

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About Washington

Washington (/ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/), officially the State of Washington, is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Washington is the northwestern-most state of the contiguous United States. It borders Idaho to the east, bounded mostly by the meridian running north from the confluence of the Snake River and Clearwater River (about 116°57' west), except for the southernmost section where the border follows the Snake River. Oregon is to the south, with the Columbia River forming the western part and the 46th parallel forming the eastern part of the Oregon-Washington border. To the wes...

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