AWS vs Linux: jobs, salaries and remote work
AWS and Linux side by side in 89,712 live tech job postings on Nov 14, 2026: how many roles ask for each, what they pay and how many are remote.
Demand. AWS is asked for in 9,245 open roles and Linux in 4,606, so AWS shows up in 2.0 times as many postings.
Pay. AWS roles advertise the higher median salary: $200K against $185K for Linux.
Remote. AWS roles are remote more often: 26% against 14% for Linux.
Together. 1,318 open roles ask for both, which is 29% of all Linux roles.
AWS and Linux side by side
| AWS | Linux | |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles | 9,245 | 4,606 |
| Share of all open tech roles | 10% | 5% |
| Posted in the last 7 days | 646 | 310 |
| Remote roles | 26% | 14% |
| Entry-level roles | 2% | 4% |
| Senior and lead roles | 53% | 42% |
| Median advertised salary | $200K | $185K |
| Roles that publish a salary | 3,997 | 2,074 |
| Most often asked for with | Python, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, CI/CD | Python, Kubernetes, C++, AWS, CI/CD |
| Hiring the most | MongoDB (384), Databricks (371), Accenture Federal Services (197), Okta (111), Sezzle (100) | Anduril Industries (323), SpaceX (287), Canonical (212), Shield AI (109), Accenture Federal Services (103) |
Source: open roles on Hiring Right Now, collected from companies' own careers pages and recounted every day. Salary medians need at least 30 published ranges. How the numbers are made.
AWS or Linux: questions people ask
Which has more jobs, AWS or Linux?
AWS is asked for in 9,245 open roles and Linux in 4,606, so AWS shows up in 2.0 times as many postings. Counted on Nov 14, 2026 across 89,712 open roles at 2305 tech companies.
Which pays more, AWS or Linux?
AWS roles advertise the higher median salary: $200K against $185K for Linux. These are advertised ranges from job postings, not verified pay.
Is AWS or Linux better for remote work?
AWS roles are remote more often: 26% against 14% for Linux.
Do employers ask for AWS and Linux together?
1,318 open roles ask for both, which is 29% of all Linux roles.