As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Passaic, NJ is $103,663, equivalent to $50 per hour, $1,994 weekly, or $8,639 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 Passaic, NJ vary widely, spanning from $86,878 to $119,813. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,877) and 75th percentile ($112,117), while top earners (90th percentile) make $119,813 per year. This $17,240 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, Passaic Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 4.8% higher than national averages. However, Passaic currently ranks 19 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 $86,878 Passaic, NJ May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $94,877 Passaic, NJ May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $103,663 Passaic, NJ May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $112,117 Passaic, NJ May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $119,813 Passaic, NJ May 01, 2026
25% $94,877 10% $86,878 90% $119,813 75% $112,117 $103,663 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 Passaic, New Jersey    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 3.244 square miles (8.401 km2), including 3.146 square miles (8.149 km2) of....More

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