Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer in the United States is $82,824 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,585
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,732 to $90,027
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,185
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Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $90,027 $7,502 $1,731 $43
Average $82,824 $6,902 $1,593 $40
25th Percentile $76,732 $6,394 $1,476 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer Salaries

An Embedded Linux Firmware 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 Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Linux Firmware 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): $81,838
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,506
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,095
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,413
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,625
Levels Salary
Entry Level Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer$81,838
Intermediate Level Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer$82,506
Senior Level Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer$84,095
Specialist Level Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer$84,413
Expert Level Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer$84,625
$81,838 0 yr
$82,506 < 2 yrs
$84,095 2-4 yrs
$84,413 5-8 yrs
$84,625 > 8 yrs
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How Do Embedded Linux Firmware 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 Embedded Linux Firmware Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $91,703.
  • California: $91,355.
  • Massachusetts: $90,137.

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Linux Firmware 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: $104,466
  • San Francisco: $103,439
  • Oakland: $101,144

What Skills Can Increase an Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 4.18% 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 4.35% 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 2.5% Job Postings): Using mathematical models, data, and algorithms to help a computer learn without direct instruction.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Integrity 4.18%
Open Source 4.35%
Machine Learning 2.5%
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 an Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer's salary.
  • Calibration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Calibration
 $88,621
7%
Finance and Accounting
 $88,621
7%
Insight
 $86,137
4%
Artificial Intelligence
 $86,137
4%
Accountability
 $86,137
4%
Flexibility
 $85,309
3%
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Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Linux Firmware 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.

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$76,732
Average $82,824/year
$90,027
$6,394
Average $6,902/month
$7,502
$1,476
Average $1,593/week
$1,731
$37
Average $40/hour
$43
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $90,027 $7,502 $1,731 $43
Average $82,824 $6,902 $1,593 $40
25th Percentile $76,732 $6,394 $1,476 $37

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Salary Trends for Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer

Salaries for an Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $81,591 in 2023 to around $79,926 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Embedded Linux Firmware Engineer salary trends, .

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