Embedded Software Engineer, Project Salary in the United States

How much does an Embedded Software Engineer, Project make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineer, Project in the United States is $114,731 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,203
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $107,546 to $121,783
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,004
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Embedded Software Engineer, Project Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $121,783 $10,149 $2,342 $59
Average $114,731 $9,561 $2,206 $55
25th Percentile $107,546 $8,962 $2,068 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Software Engineer, Project Salaries

An Embedded Software Engineer, Project'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 Engineer, Project Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Software Engineer, Project'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): $110,934
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,480
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,573
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,457
  • Expert (over 8 years): $117,842
Levels Salary
Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer, Project$110,934
Intermediate Level Embedded Software Engineer, Project$111,480
Senior Level Embedded Software Engineer, Project$112,573
Specialist Level Embedded Software Engineer, Project$115,457
Expert Level Embedded Software Engineer, Project$117,842
$110,934 0 yr
$111,480 < 2 yrs
$112,573 2-4 yrs
$115,457 5-8 yrs
$117,842 > 8 yrs
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How Do Embedded Software Engineer, Project 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 Engineer, Projects. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $127,030.
  • California: $126,548.
  • Massachusetts: $124,862.

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Software Engineer, Projects

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: $144,710
  • San Francisco: $143,288
  • Oakland: $140,109

What Skills Can Increase an Embedded Software Engineer, Project'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 an Embedded Software Engineer, Project'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
 $120,468
5%
Insight
 $118,173
3%
Machine Learning
 $118,173
3%
Use Cases
 $118,173
3%
Collaboration
 $117,026
2%
Flexibility
 $117,026
2%
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Embedded Software Engineer, Project Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Software Engineer, Project'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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$107,546
Average $114,731/year
$121,783
$8,962
Average $9,561/month
$10,149
$2,068
Average $2,206/week
$2,342
$52
Average $55/hour
$59
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $121,783 $10,149 $2,342 $59
Average $114,731 $9,561 $2,206 $55
25th Percentile $107,546 $8,962 $2,068 $52

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Salary Trends for Embedded Software Engineer, Project

Salaries for an Embedded Software Engineer, Project can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,089 in 2023 to around $112,794 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Embedded Software Engineer, Project salary trends, .

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