What are the main factors that influence a Linux Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Linux Engineer's salary?

A Linux Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $85,183, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $103,429, a Linux Engineer (4-7 years)earns $138,543, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $154,964, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $171,229,

What are the highest paying states for a Linux Engineer?

Linux Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Linux Engineer roles are District of Columbia $152,124, California $151,547, Massachusetts $149,527. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Linux Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Linux Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Linux Systems Engineer: $116,196; Linux System Engineer: $113,837; Linux Support Engineer: $96,098; Dedicated Linux Engineer AMER: $95,891; Senior Linux Engineer: $94,883.

Linux Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Linux Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Linux Engineer in Delaware is $139,140 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $67.

However, a Linux Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $154,650
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $126,272 to $147,259
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,556

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Linux Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,259	$12,272	$2,832	$71
Average	$139,140	$11,595	$2,676	$67
25th Percentile	$126,272	$10,523	$2,428	$61

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Key Factors That Influence Linux Engineer Salaries

A Linux Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Linux Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Linux Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,183
Early Career (1-2 years): $103,429
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $138,543
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $154,964
Expert (over 8 years): $171,229

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Linux Engineer	$85,183
DevOps En... Level Linux Engineer	$103,429
Linux Eng... Level Linux Engineer	$138,543
DevOps En... Level Linux Engineer	$154,964
DevOps En... Level Linux Engineer	$171,229

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How Do Linux Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Linux Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $152,124.
California: $151,547.
Massachusetts: $149,527.

District of Columbia $152,124 California $151,547 Massachusetts $149,527 Washington $148,977 New Jersey $148,922 Alaska $148,730 Connecticut $146,834 New York $146,065

Hawaii $143,605 Rhode Island $142,451 Maryland $141,668 Minnesota $140,596 Colorado $140,184 Illinois $140,047 Oregon $139,525 Delaware $139,140

New Hampshire $138,898 Virginia $138,357 Pennsylvania $136,777 Nevada $135,980 North Dakota $135,719 Michigan $135,307 Wisconsin $135,155 Vermont $134,853

Texas $134,015 Maine $133,960 Arizona $133,878 Ohio $133,782 Georgia $132,517 Indiana $131,885 Wyoming $131,762 Utah $131,569

Iowa $131,487 Kansas $130,828 Louisiana $130,635 North Carolina $130,566 Missouri $130,539 Florida $130,003 Montana $129,715 Nebraska $129,440

Kentucky $129,289 South Carolina $128,739 Tennessee $128,396 Idaho $128,258 New Mexico $127,255 Oklahoma $127,035 Alabama $126,225 South Dakota $124,865

Arkansas $124,123 West Virginia $123,724 Mississippi $122,529

Top Paying Cities for Linux Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $144,004
Little Creek: $142,671
Magnolia: $143,262

Lincoln, DE $144,004 Little Creek, DE $142,671 Magnolia, DE $143,262 Milford, DE $144,004 Marydel, DE $142,135 Millsboro, DE $144,004 Millville, DE $144,965 Milton, DE $144,004

Nassau, DE $144,004 Ocean View, DE $144,965 Rehoboth Beach, DE $144,965 Seaford, DE $142,492 Selbyville, DE $144,965 Smyrna, DE $141,970 Viola, DE $143,262 Woodside, DE $142,850

Bear, DE $140,926 Newark, DE $140,981 Claymont, DE $141,091 Delaware City, DE $140,981 Hockessin, DE $141,091 Kirkwood, DE $140,981 Middletown, DE $141,682 Montchanin, DE $141,091

New Castle, DE $141,091 Odessa, DE $141,874 Port Penn, DE $140,596 Rockland, DE $141,091 Saint Georges, DE $140,981 Townsend, DE $141,668 Winterthur, DE $141,091 Lewes, DE $144,004

Wilmington, DE $141,091 Dover, DE $142,602 Dover Afb, DE $142,932 Bethany Beach, DE $144,965 Bethel, DE $142,492 Bridgeville, DE $144,004 Camden Wyoming, DE $142,753 Cheswold, DE $142,273

Clayton, DE $141,915 Dagsboro, DE $144,965 Delmar, DE $142,492 Ellendale, DE $144,004 Felton, DE $144,004 Fenwick Island, DE $144,965 Frankford, DE $144,965 Frederica, DE $144,004

Georgetown, DE $144,004 Greenwood, DE $144,004 Harbeson, DE $144,004 Harrington, DE $144,004 Hartly, DE $141,847 Houston, DE $144,004 Kenton, DE $141,915 Laurel, DE $142,492

Yorklyn, DE $141,091

Linux Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Linux Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$126,272

Average $139,140/year

$147,259

$10,523

Average $11,595/month

$12,272

$2,428

Average $2,676/week

$2,832

$61

Average $67/hour

$71

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$147,259	$12,272	$2,832	$71
Average	$139,140	$11,595	$2,676	$67
25th Percentile	$126,272	$10,523	$2,428	$61

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