How much does an Embedded Software Engineer make in Detroit, MI? The average Embedded Software Engineer salary in Detroit, MI is $119,588 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $113,498 and $127,438. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Embedded Software Engineer

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Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 124 days ago
Description. About VORTO. We are building software & platforms to make supply chains more economically and environmentally sustainable. As an engineer at VORTO
- 126 days ago
BOEING - HAZELWOOD , MO
Job Description. At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's
- 2 days ago
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Lead Software Engineer, Fullstack. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced
- 2 days ago
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Lead Software Engineer (Golang). Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, co
- 3 days ago
Capital One - NEW YORK , NY
Senior Software Engineer, Android. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced
- 3 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Embedded Software Engineer in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Embedded Software Engineer ranges from $113,498 to $127,438 with the average base salary of $119,588. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $118,781 to $132,801 with the average total cash compensation of $124,538.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

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