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Senior Linux Software Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA.

Updated on: Jun 24, 2026

How much does a Senior Linux Software Engineer make in San Jose, CA?

The average Senior Linux Software Engineer in San Jose, CA makes $220,489, 97% above the national average Senior Linux Software Engineer salary of $111,675. This pay is 94% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes El Paso, TX, Fort Worth, TX, and Phoenix, AZ.

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