Senior Embedded Software Engineer Salary in the United States

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

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in the United States is $145,717 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $70.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $164,363
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $138,543 to $155,477
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $132,011
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75th Percentile $155,477 $12,956 $2,990 $75
Average $145,717 $12,143 $2,802 $70
25th Percentile $138,543 $11,545 $2,664 $67
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Key Factors That Influence Senior Embedded Software Engineer Salaries

A Senior Embedded Software 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 Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Embedded Software 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): $141,295
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $141,824
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $142,671
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,941
  • Expert (over 8 years): $146,004
Levels Salary
Entry Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer$141,295
Intermediate Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer$141,824
Senior Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer$142,671
Specialist Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer$143,941
Expert Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer$146,004
$141,295 0 yr
$141,824 < 2 yrs
$142,671 2-4 yrs
$143,941 5-8 yrs
$146,004 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Senior Embedded Software 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: $183,793
  • San Francisco: $181,986
  • Oakland: $177,950

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 2.74% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Computer Engineering (Mentioned in 3.96% Job Postings): Computer engineering is a branch of electrical engineering that integrates several fields of computer science and electronic engineering required to develop computer hardware and software.
  • Algorithms (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Algorithms act as an exact list of instructions that conduct specified actions step by step in either hardware- or software-based routines.
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Analysis 2.74%
Computer Engineering 3.96%
Algorithms 2.48%
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 Software Engineer's salary.
  • Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Creativity: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Ethernet: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Finance and Accounting
 $160,289
10%
Creativity
 $150,089
3%
Ethernet
 $150,089
3%
Android
 $150,089
3%
Communicates Effectively
 $148,631
2%
Continuous Learning
 $148,631
2%
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Embedded Software 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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$138,543
Average $145,717/year
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Average $12,143/month
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$2,664
Average $2,802/week
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Average $70/hour
$75
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $155,477 $12,956 $2,990 $75
Average $145,717 $12,143 $2,802 $70
25th Percentile $138,543 $11,545 $2,664 $67

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Salary Trends for Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Salaries for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $137,963 in 2023 to around $136,161 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Senior Embedded Software Engineer salary trends, .

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