Job title
Linux Engineer H-1B Salaries
105 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $93k.
Median base
$93k
Middle 50%
$84k–$102k
Filings
105
Top sponsor
Corporate Solutions General
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 2 | $110k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $94k |
| FY2024 | 7 | $102k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $99k |
| FY2022 | 5 | $87k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $87k |
| FY2020 | 13 | $100k |
| FY2019 | 18 | $94k |
| FY2018 | 25 | $90k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $76k |
| FY2016 | 7 | $65k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Linux Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Linux Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Linux Engineer is $93k (FY2026), from 105 filings. The middle 50% earn between $84k and $102k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Linux Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Linux Engineer are Corporate Solutions General, Pyramid Technology Solutions, Sapphire Software Solutions.
- Where are most H-1B Linux Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Linux Engineer roles are Rockville, MD, Irving, TX, Phoenix, AZ.
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