As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Norfolk, VA is $85,570, equivalent to $41 per hour, $1,646 weekly, or $7,131 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 Norfolk, VA vary widely, spanning from $71,703 to $98,895. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($78,311) and 75th percentile ($92,545), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,895 per year. This $14,234 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, Norfolk Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 6.9% lower than national averages. However, Norfolk currently ranks 608 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 $71,703 Norfolk, VA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $78,311 Norfolk, VA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $85,570 Norfolk, VA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,545 Norfolk, VA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $98,895 Norfolk, VA June 01, 2026
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Systems Developer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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