As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Honolulu, HI is $94,861, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,824 weekly, or $7,905 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 Honolulu, HI vary widely, spanning from $79,501 to $109,640. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,821) and 75th percentile ($102,597), while top earners (90th percentile) make $109,640 per year. This $15,776 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, Honolulu Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Honolulu currently ranks 230 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 $79,501 Honolulu, HI May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $86,821 Honolulu, HI May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $94,861 Honolulu, HI May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $102,597 Honolulu, HI May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $109,640 Honolulu, HI May 01, 2026
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Embedded Systems Engineer in Honolulu, HI. The base salary for Embedded Systems Engineer ranges from $86,821 to $102,597 with the average base salary of $94,861. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $92,946 to $117,182 with the average total cash compensation of $103,984.

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About Honolulu, Hawaii    Honolulu (/ˌhɒnəˈluːluː/; Hawaiian: [honoˈlulu]) is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It is an unincorporated part of and the....More

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