Embedded Software Engineering Developer Salary in the United States

How much does an Embedded Software Engineering Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineering Developer in the United States is $115,232 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,762
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,016 to $122,314
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,446
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Embedded Software Engineering Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $122,314 $10,193 $2,352 $59
Average $115,232 $9,603 $2,216 $55
25th Percentile $108,016 $9,001 $2,077 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Software Engineering Developer Salaries

An Embedded Software Engineering Developer'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 Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Software Engineering Developer'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): $111,418
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,967
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,065
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,961
  • Expert (over 8 years): $118,357
Levels Salary
Entry Level Embedded Software Engineering Developer$111,418
Intermediate Level Embedded Software Engineering Developer$111,967
Senior Level Embedded Software Engineering Developer$113,065
Specialist Level Embedded Software Engineering Developer$115,961
Expert Level Embedded Software Engineering Developer$118,357
$111,418 0 yr
$111,967 < 2 yrs
$113,065 2-4 yrs
$115,961 5-8 yrs
$118,357 > 8 yrs
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How Do Embedded Software Engineering Developer 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 Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $127,585.
  • California: $127,101.
  • Massachusetts: $125,407.

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Software Engineering Developers

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: $145,342
  • San Francisco: $143,913
  • Oakland: $140,721

What Skills Can Increase an Embedded Software Engineering Developer'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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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 Engineering Developer'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
 $120,994
5%
Insight
 $118,689
3%
Machine Learning
 $118,689
3%
Use Cases
 $118,689
3%
Collaboration
 $117,537
2%
Flexibility
 $117,537
2%
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Embedded Software Engineering Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Software Engineering Developer'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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$108,016
Average $115,232/year
$122,314
$9,001
Average $9,603/month
$10,193
$2,077
Average $2,216/week
$2,352
$52
Average $55/hour
$59
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $122,314 $10,193 $2,352 $59
Average $115,232 $9,603 $2,216 $55
25th Percentile $108,016 $9,001 $2,077 $52

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Salary Trends for Embedded Software Engineering Developer

Salaries for an Embedded Software Engineering Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,592 in 2023 to around $113,286 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Embedded Software Engineering Developer salary trends, .

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