How much does an Unix Developer make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Unix Developer in Madison, WI is $96,228. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $77,671 to a high of $116,072, with most professionals earning between $86,515 and $106,616.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Unix Developer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Unix Developer in Madison, WI. The base salary for Unix Developer ranges from $86,515 to $106,616 with the average base salary of $96,228. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $88,979 to $110,900 with the average total cash compensation of $99,378.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $96,228 $86,515 - $106,616
Bonus $3,149 $2,464 - $4,285
Total Pay $99,378 $88,979 - $110,900
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Janesville, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,803 - $104,505 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Rockford, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,583 - $104,235 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Waukesha, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,586 - $107,936 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Milwaukee, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $87,911 - $108,336 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Oshkosh, WI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,197 - $103,759 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $82,888 - $102,146 COMPARE TO Madison, WI
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE UNIX Administrator LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $93,682 MAXIMUM SALARY $113,553
JOB TITLE Unix Engineer LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $73,539 MAXIMUM SALARY $91,360
JOB TITLE Unix Admin LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $93,288 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,128
JOB TITLE UNIX Systems Administrator LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $79,640 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,045
JOB TITLE Unix System Administrator LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $80,836 MAXIMUM SALARY $98,503
JOB TITLE UNIX Systems Engineer LOCATION Madison, WI MINIMUM SALARY $119,497 MAXIMUM SALARY $146,061
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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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