Linux
Real-time demand data from active job postings. Updated weekly from the same index powering all Datamata intelligence tools.
Active listings
199
30-day trend
+15.4%
% of listings
3%
Median salary
$253k
As of September 2026, Linux appears in 199 active engineering job listings (3% of tracked engineering postings), with a median advertised salary of $253k ($87k–$181k).
Source: Datamata Studios — methodology and update cadence.
Skills that pair with Linux
% of Linux listings that also require each skill
Top roles hiring Linux
Active listings by role title in engineering
Salary range — roles requiring Linux
25th pct
$87k
Median
$253k
75th pct
$181k
Annual USD · engineering category · from listings with advertised pay ranges · reflects midpoints
Is Linux in demand in 2026?
Linux appears in 199 active job listings in the engineering category — representing 3% of all tracked engineering postings. Over the past 30 days demand has grown 15.4%.
Linux most commonly appears alongside Python, Docker, C++ in job requirements. Building proficiency in these complementary skills can significantly strengthen a candidate profile.
Roles that require Linux show a median advertised salary of $253k annually, with the middle 50% ranging from $87k to $181k.
Linux demand FAQ
Is Linux in demand in 2026?
Linux appears in 199 active engineering job listings, about 3% of tracked engineering postings. Demand has grown 15.4% over the past 30 days.
What roles require Linux?
Linux is most in demand for Full Stack Developer roles, followed by Backend Engineer and QA Engineer, based on active engineering listings.
How much do jobs requiring Linux pay?
Roles that require Linux show a median advertised salary of $253k, with the middle 50% between $87k and $181k. Figures are midpoints of advertised ranges in the engineering category.
What skills pair with Linux?
Linux most commonly appears alongside Python, Docker and C++ in job requirements.
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