The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Linux Foundation is $132,294 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $160,998 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $94,840 (25th percentile) and $145,998 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Linux Foundation Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.