As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Kansas City, KS is $88,912, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,710 weekly, or $7,409 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 Kansas City, KS vary widely, spanning from $74,505 to $102,761. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,371) and 75th percentile ($96,161), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,761 per year. This $14,790 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, Kansas City Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Kansas City currently ranks 439 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 $74,505 Kansas City, KS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $81,371 Kansas City, KS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,912 Kansas City, KS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $96,161 Kansas City, KS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $102,761 Kansas City, KS September 01, 2026
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Kansas City, Kansas    Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metro....More

Kansas City, Kansas  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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