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Operating Systems Programmer Salary

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Updated: 8 Jun 2013

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Operating Systems Programmer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$66,018 - $123,613

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MEDIAN: $90,472

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Operating Systems Programmer Job Listings

OPERATING SYSTEMS PROGRAMMER I

Jun 14

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Operating Systems Programmer

Jun 14

Yale University - New Haven, CT

Job Title Operating Systems Programmer Bargaining... computer operating systems. Analyzes and resolves problems associated with operating systems. Detects... - Indeed

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Kuali Server and Configuration Specialist - Operating Systems Programmer/Analyst 2 (UCP 7)

Apr 02

University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT

University Finance Systems, is seeking a highly... errors in Red Hat Linux operating systems as well as investigates, develops and adopts system tools, user... - Indeed

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	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$65,461 - $118,359
Bonus	$0.00 - $24,468
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$66,018 - $123,613
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 8 Jun 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 22

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Operating Systems Programmer Tasks

Write kernel code for real-time or multitasking operating systems, including device drivers.
Use kernel debuggers, system dumps, and assembly language, as well as higher level languages.
Test and document software for operating systems.
Write, modify, and debug software for operating systems.

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Companies and Industries for Operating Systems Programmer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Information Technology (IT) Services	$46,962 - $106,472
Insurance and Financial Services	$48,685 - $108,344
Banking	$46,708 - $106,175
College or University	$43,694 - $98,668
Shipping, Transportation, Warehousing, or Logistics	$47,855 - $106,098

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Key Statistics for Operating Systems Programmer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 32%			Male 68%
Salary:	$79,593 - $99,702			$69,688 - $109,367

Years of Experience

1-4 years

5-9 years

14%

10-19 years

32%

20 years or more

50%

Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 86%		Dental: 77%
	Vision: 68%		None: 9%

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