What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Systems's salary?

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

How does experience change an Embedded Systems's salary?

An Embedded Systems's salary grows with experience: starting around $101,132 for beginners, reaching about $101,908 at mid-level, and approach $104,980 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Systems?

Embedded Systems salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Systems roles are District of Columbia $114,473, California $114,039, Massachusetts $112,519. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Systems roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Systems level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,490; Embedded Software Engineer III: $115,987; Embedded Systems Software Engineer: $109,384; Embedded Systems Designer: $97,628; Embedded Software Engineer II: $94,792.

Embedded Systems Salary in Delaware

How much does an Embedded Systems make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Systems in Delaware is $104,703 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,762
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $99,699 to $114,679
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,142

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Embedded Systems Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,679	$9,557	$2,205	$55
Average	$104,703	$8,725	$2,014	$50
25th Percentile	$99,699	$8,308	$1,917	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Systems Salaries

An Embedded Systems'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 Systems Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Systems'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): $101,132
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,311
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $101,908
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $102,625
Expert (over 8 years): $104,980

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Embedded Systems	$101,132
Intermediate Level Embedded Systems	$101,311
Senior Level Embedded Systems	$101,908
Specialist Level Embedded Systems	$102,625
Expert Level Embedded Systems	$104,980

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

District of Columbia: $114,473.
California: $114,039.
Massachusetts: $112,519.

District of Columbia $114,473 California $114,039 Massachusetts $112,519 Washington $112,106 New Jersey $112,064 Alaska $111,920 Connecticut $110,493 New York $109,914

Hawaii $108,063 Rhode Island $107,195 Maryland $106,605 Minnesota $105,799 Colorado $105,489 Illinois $105,385 Oregon $104,993 Delaware $104,703

New Hampshire $104,521 Virginia $104,114 Pennsylvania $102,925 Nevada $102,325 North Dakota $102,129 Michigan $101,818 Wisconsin $101,705 Vermont $101,477

Texas $100,847 Maine $100,805 Arizona $100,743 Ohio $100,671 Georgia $99,720 Indiana $99,244 Wyoming $99,151 Utah $99,006

Iowa $98,944 Kansas $98,448 Louisiana $98,303 North Carolina $98,252 Missouri $98,231 Florida $97,828 Montana $97,610 Nebraska $97,404

Kentucky $97,290 South Carolina $96,876 Tennessee $96,618 Idaho $96,515 New Mexico $95,760 Oklahoma $95,594 Alabama $94,984 South Dakota $93,961

Arkansas $93,403 West Virginia $93,103 Mississippi $92,203

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems

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: $108,363
Little Creek: $107,360
Magnolia: $107,805

Lincoln, DE $108,363 Little Creek, DE $107,360 Magnolia, DE $107,805 Milford, DE $108,363 Marydel, DE $106,957 Millsboro, DE $108,363 Millville, DE $109,087 Milton, DE $108,363

Nassau, DE $108,363 Ocean View, DE $109,087 Rehoboth Beach, DE $109,087 Seaford, DE $107,226 Selbyville, DE $109,087 Smyrna, DE $106,833 Viola, DE $107,805 Woodside, DE $107,495

Bear, DE $106,047 Newark, DE $106,088 Claymont, DE $106,171 Delaware City, DE $106,088 Hockessin, DE $106,171 Kirkwood, DE $106,088 Middletown, DE $106,616 Montchanin, DE $106,171

New Castle, DE $106,171 Odessa, DE $106,761 Port Penn, DE $105,799 Rockland, DE $106,171 Saint Georges, DE $106,088 Townsend, DE $106,605 Winterthur, DE $106,171 Lewes, DE $108,363

Wilmington, DE $106,171 Dover, DE $107,308 Dover Afb, DE $107,557 Bethany Beach, DE $109,087 Bethel, DE $107,226 Bridgeville, DE $108,363 Camden Wyoming, DE $107,422 Cheswold, DE $107,060

Clayton, DE $106,792 Dagsboro, DE $109,087 Delmar, DE $107,226 Ellendale, DE $108,363 Felton, DE $108,363 Fenwick Island, DE $109,087 Frankford, DE $109,087 Frederica, DE $108,363

Georgetown, DE $108,363 Greenwood, DE $108,363 Harbeson, DE $108,363 Harrington, DE $108,363 Hartly, DE $106,740 Houston, DE $108,363 Kenton, DE $106,792 Laurel, DE $107,226

Yorklyn, DE $106,171

Embedded Systems Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Systems'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

$99,699

Average $104,703/year

$114,679

$8,308

Average $8,725/month

$9,557

$1,917

Average $2,014/week

$2,205

$48

Average $50/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,679	$9,557	$2,205	$55
Average	$104,703	$8,725	$2,014	$50
25th Percentile	$99,699	$8,308	$1,917	$48

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