Senior Embedded Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Senior Embedded Engineer make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Embedded Engineer in the United States is $113,507 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Senior Embedded Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,456
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,554 to $120,285
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,313
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Senior Embedded Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $120,285 $10,024 $2,313 $58
Average $113,507 $9,459 $2,183 $55
25th Percentile $105,554 $8,796 $2,030 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Embedded Engineer Salaries

A Senior Embedded Engineer'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 Senior Embedded Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Embedded Engineer'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,496
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,114
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,163
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,488
  • Expert (over 8 years): $159,438
Levels Salary
Embedded ... Level Senior Embedded Engineer$79,496
Embedded ... Level Senior Embedded Engineer$94,114
Senior Em... Level Senior Embedded Engineer$115,163
Embedded ... Level Senior Embedded Engineer$140,488
Embedded ... Level Senior Embedded Engineer$159,438
$79,496 0 yr
$94,114 < 2 yrs
$115,163 2-4 yrs
$140,488 5-8 yrs
$159,438 > 8 yrs
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How Do Senior Embedded Engineer 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 Senior Embedded Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $125,675.
  • California: $125,198.
  • Massachusetts: $123,530.

Top Paying Cities for Senior Embedded Engineers

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:

  • San Jose: $143,166
  • San Francisco: $141,759
  • Oakland: $138,615

What Skills Can Increase a Senior Embedded Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 4.17% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 4.33% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Machine Learning (Mentioned in 2.49% Job Postings): Using mathematical models, data, and algorithms to help a computer learn without direct instruction.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Integrity 4.17%
Open Source 4.33%
Machine Learning 2.49%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Senior Embedded Engineer's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
$119,182
5%
Insight
$116,912
3%
Machine Learning
$116,912
3%
Use Cases
$116,912
3%
Collaboration
$115,777
2%
Flexibility
$115,777
2%
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Senior Embedded Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Embedded Engineer'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.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Senior Embedded Engineer

Salaries for a Senior Embedded Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $116,047 in 2023 to around $113,733 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Embedded Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Senior Embedded Engineer Over Time

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2024 $116,175
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