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Linux Kernel Developer Salaries

Linux Kernel Developer salaries in Canada

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$53K - $86K/yr
$68K/yrAverage base pay
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$8K/yrAverage
$3K - $18K/yrRange
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Frequently asked questions about Linux Kernel Developer salaries

The average salary for a Linux Kernel Developer is $75,560 per year or $36 per hour in Canada, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $145,559 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Canada is between $56,726 (25th percentile) and $104,205 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 5542 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Kernel Developer employees in Canada as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Linux Kernel Developer in Canada is $104,205 per year, $8,684 per month or $50 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Linux Kernel Developer in Canada is $56,726 per year, $4,727 per month or $27 per hour.
About 67.07% of Linux Kernel Developer professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $7,779 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Linux Kernel Developer in Canada as a good salary.
Linux Kernel Developer professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $44,638 and $145,559 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $75,560 following the average career path of a Linux Kernel Developer.
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