Unix engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Unix Engineer is $48.16 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 42 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 14, 2026.

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Unix Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $32.67 and a high of $71.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Unix Engineer include Cincinnati, OH at $58.09 per hour, Newport Beach, CA at $57.57 per hour, and Eagan, MN at $55.07 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Unix Engineer include Masis Staffing Solutions ($182,000 per year) and Stefanini IT Solution ($176,800 per year).