As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Cleveland, OH is $88,836, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,708 weekly, or $7,403 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 Cleveland, OH vary widely, spanning from $74,444 to $102,686. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,303) and 75th percentile ($96,085), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,686 per year. This $14,782 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, Cleveland Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.0% lower than national averages. However, Cleveland currently ranks 452 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 $74,444 Cleveland, OH April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $81,303 Cleveland, OH April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,836 Cleveland, OH April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $96,085 Cleveland, OH April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $102,686 Cleveland, OH April 01, 2026
25% $81,303 10% $74,444 90% $102,686 75% $96,085 $88,836 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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    2 - 4 years experience
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