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Linux Kernel Engineer Salaries

Linux Kernel Engineer salaries in India

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₹10.9L - ₹19.5L/yr
₹16.5L/yrAverage base pay
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Hello out there, what is a realistic salary expectation for a Computer Hardware Engineer (basically systems engineer) working at General Atomics in Poway San Diego? They are advertising 110-189k. I currently make about 127k where I currently work as Systems Engineer in San Diego. Any insight on this would be appreciated.

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Linux Kernel Engineer
1-3 Years
₹9L - ₹10L/yr
Bengaluru

submitted on 17 May 2026

₹9L - ₹10L/yr
Linux Kernel Engineer
4-6 Years
₹19L - ₹21L/yr
Bengaluru

submitted on 14 Sept 2023

₹19L - ₹21L/yr

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Frequently asked questions about Linux Kernel Engineer salaries

The average salary for a Linux Kernel Engineer is ₹16,50,000 per year or ₹793 per hour in India, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to ₹20,00,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in India is between ₹10,87,500 (25th percentile) and ₹19,50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 4 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Linux Kernel Engineer employees in India as of July 2026.
The highest salary for a Linux Kernel Engineer in India is ₹19,50,000 per year, ₹1,62,500 per month or ₹938 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Linux Kernel Engineer in India is ₹10,87,500 per year, ₹90,625 per month or ₹523 per hour.
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