As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Frederick, MD is $92,359, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,776 weekly, or $7,697 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Embedded Systems Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Embedded Systems Engineer in Frederick, MD vary widely, spanning from $77,404 to $106,748. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,531) and 75th percentile ($99,891), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,748 per year. This $15,360 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, Frederick Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 1.8% higher than national averages. However, Frederick currently ranks 291 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 $77,404 Frederick, MD May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $84,531 Frederick, MD May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,359 Frederick, MD May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $99,891 Frederick, MD May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $106,748 Frederick, MD May 01, 2026
25% $84,531 10% $77,404 90% $106,748 75% $99,891 $92,359 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Frederick, Maryland    Frederick is located in Frederick County in the northern part of the state of Maryland. The city has served as a major crossroads since colonial times....More

Frederick, Maryland  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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