What are the main factors that influence a Senior Embedded Software Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Senior Embedded Software Engineer's salary?

A Senior Embedded Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $143,089 for beginners, reaching about $144,483 at mid-level, and approach $147,858 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer?

Senior Embedded Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Embedded Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $161,338, California $160,726, Massachusetts $158,584. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Embedded Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Senior Embedded Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineer VI: $220,058; Embedded Software Engineering Director: $212,213; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $206,597; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,593; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,490.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Embedded Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Delaware is $147,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $166,450
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $140,302 to $157,452
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $133,688

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,452	$13,121	$3,028	$76
Average	$147,568	$12,297	$2,838	$71
25th Percentile	$140,302	$11,692	$2,698	$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): $143,089
Early Career (1-2 years): $143,625
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $144,483
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,769
Expert (over 8 years): $147,858

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer	$143,089
Intermediate Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer	$143,625
Senior Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer	$144,483
Specialist Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer	$145,769
Expert Level Senior Embedded Software Engineer	$147,858

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How Do Senior Embedded Software 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 Senior Embedded Software Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $161,338.
California: $160,726.
Massachusetts: $158,584.

District of Columbia $161,338 California $160,726 Massachusetts $158,584 Washington $158,001 New Jersey $157,943 Alaska $157,739 Connecticut $155,728 New York $154,912

Hawaii $152,303 Rhode Island $151,079 Maryland $150,249 Minnesota $149,112 Colorado $148,675 Illinois $148,529 Oregon $147,976 Delaware $147,568

New Hampshire $147,311 Virginia $146,737 Pennsylvania $145,061 Nevada $144,216 North Dakota $143,939 Michigan $143,502 Wisconsin $143,342 Vermont $143,021

Texas $142,132 Maine $142,074 Arizona $141,987 Ohio $141,885 Georgia $140,544 Indiana $139,874 Wyoming $139,743 Utah $139,539

Iowa $139,451 Kansas $138,752 Louisiana $138,548 North Carolina $138,475 Missouri $138,446 Florida $137,877 Montana $137,571 Nebraska $137,280

Kentucky $137,120 South Carolina $136,537 Tennessee $136,173 Idaho $136,027 New Mexico $134,963 Oklahoma $134,730 Alabama $133,870 South Dakota $132,428

Arkansas $131,641 West Virginia $131,218 Mississippi $129,950

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:

Lincoln: $152,726
Little Creek: $151,313
Magnolia: $151,939

Lincoln, DE $152,726 Little Creek, DE $151,313 Magnolia, DE $151,939 Milford, DE $152,726 Marydel, DE $150,744 Millsboro, DE $152,726 Millville, DE $153,746 Milton, DE $152,726

Nassau, DE $152,726 Ocean View, DE $153,746 Rehoboth Beach, DE $153,746 Seaford, DE $151,123 Selbyville, DE $153,746 Smyrna, DE $150,569 Viola, DE $151,939 Woodside, DE $151,502

Bear, DE $149,462 Newark, DE $149,520 Claymont, DE $149,637 Delaware City, DE $149,520 Hockessin, DE $149,637 Kirkwood, DE $149,520 Middletown, DE $150,263 Montchanin, DE $149,637

New Castle, DE $149,637 Odessa, DE $150,467 Port Penn, DE $149,112 Rockland, DE $149,637 Saint Georges, DE $149,520 Townsend, DE $150,249 Winterthur, DE $149,637 Lewes, DE $152,726

Wilmington, DE $149,637 Dover, DE $151,240 Dover Afb, DE $151,589 Bethany Beach, DE $153,746 Bethel, DE $151,123 Bridgeville, DE $152,726 Camden Wyoming, DE $151,400 Cheswold, DE $150,890

Clayton, DE $150,511 Dagsboro, DE $153,746 Delmar, DE $151,123 Ellendale, DE $152,726 Felton, DE $152,726 Fenwick Island, DE $153,746 Frankford, DE $153,746 Frederica, DE $152,726

Georgetown, DE $152,726 Greenwood, DE $152,726 Harbeson, DE $152,726 Harrington, DE $152,726 Hartly, DE $150,438 Houston, DE $152,726 Kenton, DE $150,511 Laurel, DE $151,123

Yorklyn, DE $149,637

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$140,302

Average $147,568/year

$157,452

$11,692

Average $12,297/month

$13,121

$2,698

Average $2,838/week

$3,028

$67

Average $71/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$157,452	$13,121	$3,028	$76
Average	$147,568	$12,297	$2,838	$71
25th Percentile	$140,302	$11,692	$2,698	$67

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