What skills are most in demand for Linux Developer roles?

The top skills required for Linux Developer positions include various technical skills.

Linux Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£65,000 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£47,500 £65,000 £85,191

Verified October 2026 Moderate Sample (19 postings) 📊 Multi-Source Blend

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Linux Developer in United Kingdom is £65,000 per year as of October 2026, based on 54 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £47,500, while senior specialists can earn up to £85,191. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £460 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Linux Developer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Linux Developer over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Linux Developer in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	111	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Linux Developer	54	0	0
Number of salaries quoted	19	1	0
Entry Level	£47,500
Junior	£50,320
Median Salary	£65,000
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£62,000
Expert / Top Earners	£85,191

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	30-Day Trend	Action
Linux	18%	Stable	Learn This
C++	19%	Stable	Learn This
Python	17%	Stable	Learn This
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Git	16%	Stable	Learn This
Java	15%	Stable	Learn This
AWS	13%	Stable	Learn This
Docker	20%	Stable	Learn This
SQL	16%	Stable	Learn This
embedded systems	11%	Stable	Learn This