Embedded Systems Engineering Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Systems Engineering in the United States is $77,359 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,800
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,266 to $83,348
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,809
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Embedded Systems Engineering Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $83,348 $6,946 $1,603 $40
Average $77,359 $6,447 $1,488 $37
25th Percentile $70,266 $5,856 $1,351 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Systems Engineering Salaries

An Embedded Systems Engineering'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 Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Systems Engineering'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): $77,852
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $106,978
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $125,520
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,612
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,835
Levels Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering$77,852
Software ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering$106,978
Software ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering$125,520
Software ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering$139,612
Software ... Level Embedded Systems Engineering$161,835
$77,852 0 yr
$106,978 < 2 yrs
$125,520 2-4 yrs
$139,612 5-8 yrs
$161,835 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems Engineerings

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: $97,573
  • San Francisco: $96,505
  • Oakland: $94,471

What Skills Can Increase an Embedded Systems Engineering's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 4.09% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Operating System (Mentioned in 2.44% Job Postings): Maintaining software that runs on a computer that serves as an interface between computer hardware components and the user.
  • ISO (Mentioned in 2.05% Job Postings): The International Organization for Standardization is an international standard development organization composed of representatives from the national standards organizations of member countries.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 4.09%
Operating System 2.44%
ISO 2.05%
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 Systems Engineering's salary.
  • Application Security: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Virtualization: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Information Security: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Application Security
$99,794
29%
Virtualization
$87,416
13%
Information Security
$85,869
11%
ISO
$82,775
7%
Operating System
$82,001
6%
Program Management
$82,001
6%
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Embedded Systems Engineering Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Embedded Systems Engineering roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Embedded Systems Engineering positions in Retail & Wholesale or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Embedded Systems Engineering as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Embedded Systems Engineering

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$92,831$45.020%
Biotechnology$92,831$45.020%
Energy & Utilities$92,831$45.020%
Financial Services$92,831$45.020%
Pharmaceuticals$92,831$45.020%

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

Understanding how an Embedded Systems Engineering'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Embedded Systems Engineering

Salaries for an Embedded Systems Engineering can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $75,083 in 2023 to around $74,909 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Embedded Systems Engineering salary trends, .

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$75,378
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FAQ about Embedded Systems Engineering

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Embedded Systems Engineering?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Embedded Systems Engineering roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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