What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary?

An Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: an Embedded Software Engineer VI (10-12 years)earns $229,407, an Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor (12+ years)earns $158,034, an Embedded Software Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $159,229, an Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $215,370, an Embedded Software Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $220,033,

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Software Engineering Manager?

Embedded Software Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Software Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $170,040, California $169,395, Massachusetts $167,138. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Software Engineering Manager roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Software Engineering Manager level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineer VI: $221,265; Embedded Software Engineering Director: $212,223; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $207,726; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,578; Embedded Engineering Manager: $157,173.

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Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Embedded Software Engineering Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineering Manager in Rhode Island is $159,229 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

However, an Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,501
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $147,009 to $169,317
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $135,883

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Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,317	$14,110	$3,256	$81
Average	$159,229	$13,269	$3,062	$77
25th Percentile	$147,009	$12,251	$2,827	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salaries

An Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Embedded Software Engineer VI (10-12 years): $229,407
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor (12+ years): $158,034
Embedded Software Engineering Manager (12+ years): $159,229
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $215,370
Embedded Software Engineering Director (12+ years): $220,033

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Embedded Software Engineer VI	10-12 years	$229,407
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor	12+ years	$158,034
Embedded Software Engineering Manager	12+ years	$159,229
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$215,370
Embedded Software Engineering Director	12+ years	$220,033

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How Do Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Embedded Software Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $170,040.
California: $169,395.
Massachusetts: $167,138.

District of Columbia $170,040 California $169,395 Massachusetts $167,138 Washington $166,524 New Jersey $166,462 Alaska $166,247 Connecticut $164,128 New York $163,268

Hawaii $160,519 Rhode Island $159,229 Maryland $158,353 Minnesota $157,155 Colorado $156,695 Illinois $156,541 Oregon $155,957 Delaware $155,527

New Hampshire $155,257 Virginia $154,652 Pennsylvania $152,886 Nevada $151,995 North Dakota $151,703 Michigan $151,243 Wisconsin $151,074 Vermont $150,736

Texas $149,799 Maine $149,738 Arizona $149,645 Ohio $149,538 Georgia $148,125 Indiana $147,419 Wyoming $147,280 Utah $147,065

Iowa $146,973 Kansas $146,236 Louisiana $146,021 North Carolina $145,944 Missouri $145,914 Florida $145,315 Montana $144,992 Nebraska $144,685

Kentucky $144,516 South Carolina $143,902 Tennessee $143,518 Idaho $143,364 New Mexico $142,243 Oklahoma $141,997 Alabama $141,091 South Dakota $139,571

Arkansas $138,741 West Virginia $138,296 Mississippi $136,960

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Software Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $161,839
Albion: $159,152
Ashaway: $162,454

Adamsville, RI $161,839 Albion, RI $159,152 Ashaway, RI $162,454 Barrington, RI $159,152 Block Island, RI $161,609 Bradford, RI $162,346 Bristol, RI $158,998 Carolina, RI $161,025

Charlestown, RI $161,194 Chepachet, RI $158,845 Clayville, RI $158,998 Coventry, RI $158,845 West Greenwich, RI $158,737 East Greenwich, RI $158,952 Exeter, RI $162,346 Fiskeville, RI $159,152

Forestdale, RI $158,998 Foster, RI $158,737 Glendale, RI $158,737 Greene, RI $160,519 Greenville, RI $159,152 Harmony, RI $159,106 Harrisville, RI $158,845 Hope, RI $159,152

Hope Valley, RI $162,454 Hopkinton, RI $162,500 Jamestown, RI $160,872 Kenyon, RI $162,300 Little Compton, RI $161,778 Manville, RI $159,152 Mapleville, RI $158,737 Newport, RI $160,903

Middletown, RI $161,578 North Kingstown, RI $158,691 North Scituate, RI $159,106 Oakland, RI $158,891 Pascoag, RI $158,799 Pawtucket, RI $159,152 Central Falls, RI $159,152 Cumberland, RI $159,152

Lincoln, RI $159,152 Portsmouth, RI $160,258 Prudence Island, RI $158,845 Rockville, RI $162,500 Saunderstown, RI $160,964 Shannock, RI $162,254 Slatersville, RI $158,998 Slocum, RI $160,964

Tiverton, RI $161,886 Wakefield, RI $160,795 Kingston, RI $160,826 Narragansett, RI $160,857 Peace Dale, RI $160,795 Warren, RI $159,106 Warwick, RI $159,152 Westerly, RI $162,546

West Kingston, RI $160,918 West Warwick, RI $159,152 Wood River Junction, RI $162,346 Woonsocket, RI $158,998 North Smithfield, RI $159,106 Wyoming, RI $162,300 Providence, RI $159,152 Cranston, RI $159,152

North Providence, RI $159,152 East Providence, RI $159,152 Riverside, RI $159,152 Rumford, RI $159,152 Smithfield, RI $159,152 Johnston, RI $159,152

Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Software Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$147,009

Average $159,229/year

$169,317

$12,251

Average $13,269/month

$14,110

$2,827

Average $3,062/week

$3,256

$71

Average $77/hour

$81

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$169,317	$14,110	$3,256	$81
Average	$159,229	$13,269	$3,062	$77
25th Percentile	$147,009	$12,251	$2,827	$71

Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $215,370 - a projected growth of 35% over your current level.

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