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

An Embedded Systems Engineering's salary grows with experience: starting around $78,313 for beginners, reaching about $80,434 at mid-level, and approach $80,910 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Systems Engineering?

Embedded Systems Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Systems Engineering roles are District of Columbia $85,621, California $85,296, Massachusetts $84,159. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Systems Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Systems Engineering 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 Engineering Manager: $153,587.

Embedded Systems Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does an Embedded Systems Engineering make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Systems Engineering in Delaware is $78,313 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,824
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,088 to $84,338
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,509

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Embedded Systems Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,338	$7,028	$1,622	$41
Average	$78,313	$6,526	$1,506	$38
25th Percentile	$71,088	$5,924	$1,367	$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): $78,313
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,005
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,434
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $80,720
Expert (over 8 years): $80,910

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$78,313
Intermediate Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$79,005
Senior Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$80,434
Specialist Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$80,720
Expert Level Embedded Systems Engineering	$80,910

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

District of Columbia: $85,621.
California: $85,296.
Massachusetts: $84,159.

District of Columbia $85,621 California $85,296 Massachusetts $84,159 Washington $83,850 New Jersey $83,819 Alaska $83,711 Connecticut $82,644 New York $82,211

Hawaii $80,826 Rhode Island $80,177 Maryland $79,736 Minnesota $79,133 Colorado $78,901 Illinois $78,824 Oregon $78,530 Delaware $78,313

New Hampshire $78,177 Virginia $77,872 Pennsylvania $76,983 Nevada $76,535 North Dakota $76,388 Michigan $76,156 Wisconsin $76,071 Vermont $75,900

Texas $75,429 Maine $75,398 Arizona $75,351 Ohio $75,297 Georgia $74,586 Indiana $74,230 Wyoming $74,161 Utah $74,052

Iowa $74,006 Kansas $73,635 Louisiana $73,526 North Carolina $73,488 Missouri $73,472 Florida $73,171 Montana $73,008 Nebraska $72,854

Kentucky $72,769 South Carolina $72,459 Tennessee $72,266 Idaho $72,189 New Mexico $71,624 Oklahoma $71,500 Alabama $71,044 South Dakota $70,279

Arkansas $69,861 West Virginia $69,637 Mississippi $68,964

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:

Lincoln: $81,051
Little Creek: $80,301
Magnolia: $80,633

Lincoln, DE $81,051 Little Creek, DE $80,301 Magnolia, DE $80,633 Milford, DE $81,051 Marydel, DE $79,999 Millsboro, DE $81,051 Millville, DE $81,592 Milton, DE $81,051

Nassau, DE $81,051 Ocean View, DE $81,592 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,592 Seaford, DE $80,200 Selbyville, DE $81,592 Smyrna, DE $79,906 Viola, DE $80,633 Woodside, DE $80,401

Bear, DE $79,319 Newark, DE $79,349 Claymont, DE $79,411 Delaware City, DE $79,349 Hockessin, DE $79,411 Kirkwood, DE $79,349 Middletown, DE $79,744 Montchanin, DE $79,411

New Castle, DE $79,411 Odessa, DE $79,852 Port Penn, DE $79,133 Rockland, DE $79,411 Saint Georges, DE $79,349 Townsend, DE $79,736 Winterthur, DE $79,411 Lewes, DE $81,051

Wilmington, DE $79,411 Dover, DE $80,262 Dover Afb, DE $80,448 Bethany Beach, DE $81,592 Bethel, DE $80,200 Bridgeville, DE $81,051 Camden Wyoming, DE $80,347 Cheswold, DE $80,076

Clayton, DE $79,875 Dagsboro, DE $81,592 Delmar, DE $80,200 Ellendale, DE $81,051 Felton, DE $81,051 Fenwick Island, DE $81,592 Frankford, DE $81,592 Frederica, DE $81,051

Georgetown, DE $81,051 Greenwood, DE $81,051 Harbeson, DE $81,051 Harrington, DE $81,051 Hartly, DE $79,837 Houston, DE $81,051 Kenton, DE $79,875 Laurel, DE $80,200

Yorklyn, DE $79,411

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.

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$71,088

Average $78,313/year

$84,338

$5,924

Average $6,526/month

$7,028

$1,367

Average $1,506/week

$1,622

$34

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,338	$7,028	$1,622	$41
Average	$78,313	$6,526	$1,506	$38
25th Percentile	$71,088	$5,924	$1,367	$34

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