As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Paramus, NJ is $103,754, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,995 weekly, or $8,646 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 Paramus, NJ vary widely, spanning from $86,954 to $119,919. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,960) and 75th percentile ($112,215), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,919 per year. This $17,255 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, Paramus Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 4.9% higher than national averages. However, Paramus currently ranks 17 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 $86,954 Paramus, NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $94,960 Paramus, NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $103,754 Paramus, NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $112,215 Paramus, NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $119,919 Paramus, NJ May 01, 2026
25% $94,960 10% $86,954 90% $119,919 75% $112,215 $103,754 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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    Software Systems Developer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Paramus, New Jersey    Paramus (/pəˈræməs/ pə-RAM-əs) is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population....More

Paramus, New Jersey  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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