As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Lexington, KY is $84,448, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,624 weekly, or $7,037 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 Lexington, KY vary widely, spanning from $70,762 to $97,598. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,284) and 75th percentile ($91,331), while top earners (90th percentile) make $97,598 per year. This $14,047 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, Lexington Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Lexington currently ranks 664 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 $70,762 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $77,284 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $84,448 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $91,331 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $97,598 Lexington, KY June 01, 2026
25% $77,284 10% $70,762 90% $97,598 75% $91,331 $84,448 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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