Career & Jobs in Linux (original) (raw)
Last Updated : 12 Oct, 2025
Linux offers diverse career opportunities across industries. Here’s a list of the best career options available for professionals with Linux expertise, along with their average salaries.
| **Career | **Average Salary (USD) Per Annum |
|---|---|
| Linux System Administrator | 50,000–50,000 – 50,000–90,000 |
| DevOps Engineer | 80,000–80,000 – 80,000–140,000 |
| Cloud Engineer | 90,000–90,000 – 90,000–150,000 |
| Security Analyst | 75,000–75,000 – 75,000–130,000 |
| Network Engineer | 55,000–55,000 – 55,000–100,000 |
| Linux Kernel Developer | 100,000–100,000 – 100,000–160,000 |
| Technical Support Engineer | 40,000–40,000 – 40,000–70,000 |
| Automation Engineer | 55,000–55,000 – 55,000–100,000 |
| Embedded Systems Engineer | 70,000–70,000 – 70,000–120,000 |
| Database Administrator | 60,000–60,000 – 60,000–120,000 |
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