As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Alexandria, VA is $100,995, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,942 weekly, or $8,416 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Embedded Systems Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Embedded Systems Engineer in Alexandria, VA vary widely, spanning from $84,634 to $116,740. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,431) and 75th percentile ($109,237), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,740 per year. This $16,806 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Risk Management or Operating System, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alexandria Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 10.0% higher than national averages. However, Alexandria currently ranks 81 statewide for Embedded Systems Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Embedded Systems Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $84,634 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,431 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $100,995 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $109,237 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $116,740 Alexandria, VA April 01, 2026
25% $92,431 10% $84,634 90% $116,740 75% $109,237 $100,995 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Alexandria, Virginia    Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 139,966, and in 2016....More

Alexandria, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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