Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer in the United States is $110,014 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $126,297
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,044 to $118,537
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $90,967
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Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,537 $9,878 $2,280 $57
Average $110,014 $9,168 $2,116 $53
25th Percentile $100,044 $8,337 $1,924 $48
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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level 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): $87,768
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $110,706
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $162,779
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $223,084
  • Expert (over 8 years): $354,983
Levels Salary
Pipeline ... Level Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer$87,768
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer$110,706
Pipelines... Level Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer$162,779
Pipelines... Level Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer$223,084
VP of Pip... Level Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer$354,983
$87,768 0 yr
$110,706 < 2 yrs
$162,779 2-4 yrs
$223,084 5-8 yrs
$354,983 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Entry Level 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: $138,761
  • San Francisco: $137,396
  • Oakland: $134,349

What Skills Can Increase an Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 7.35% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Operations Support (Mentioned in 3.92% Job Postings): A process invoices; approve purchase orders and negotiate with vendors; coordinate deliveries of supplies; and manage calendars.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 2.45% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Scheduling 7.35%
Operations Support 3.92%
Billing 2.45%
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 Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer's salary.
  • Salesforce: Can increase your salary by up to 42%.
  • Renewable Energy: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Facilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Salesforce
 $156,220
42%
Renewable Energy
 $128,716
17%
Facilitation
 $127,616
16%
Test Plans
 $127,616
16%
Billing
 $122,116
11%
Team Management
 $122,116
11%
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How Education impacts an Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Entry Level Embedded Software Engineers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer with a No Diploma is between $99,657 and $105,769).

Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 5.1%
Associates 7.7%
Bachelors 64.1%
Masters 20.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level 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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$100,044
Average $110,014/year
$118,537
$8,337
Average $9,168/month
$9,878
$1,924
Average $2,116/week
$2,280
$48
Average $53/hour
$57
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $118,537 $9,878 $2,280 $57
Average $110,014 $9,168 $2,116 $53
25th Percentile $100,044 $8,337 $1,924 $48

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Salary Trends for Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer

Salaries for an Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $117,489 in 2023 to around $106,664 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Entry Level Embedded Software Engineer salary trends, .

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$117,489
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