Senior Linux Engineer Salary in Washington, District of Columbia

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How much does a Senior Linux Engineer make in Washington, DC? The average Senior Linux Engineer salary in Washington, DC is $119,388 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $96,316 and $134,731. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Sr Data Engineer- Ad Tech- Flink- Scala
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data
- 117 days ago
Sr Data Engineer- Ad Tech- Flink- Scala
Comcast Corporation - PHILADELPHIA , PA
FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data
- 117 days ago
Sr. Adobe Development Engineer
Centene - NELSON , WI
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 117 days ago
Sr. Metadata Application Development Engineer
Centene - SAINT LOUIS , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 117 days ago
Sr. Metadata Application Development Engineer
Centene - KANSAS CITY , MO
You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members by using technology to improve health outcomes around the world. As a diversified, nation
- 117 days ago
Senior Engineer - Utilities
Lonza - FRANKLIN , CA
Today, Lonza is a global leader in life sciences operating across five continents. While we work in science, there’s no magic formula to how we do it. Our great
- 18 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Linux Engineer in Washington, DC. The base salary for Senior Linux Engineer ranges from $96,316 to $134,731 with the average base salary of $119,388. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,683 to $135,404 with the average total cash compensation of $119,434.

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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

Washington, District of Columbia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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