As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA is $88,813, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,708 weekly, or $7,401 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 Pittsburgh, PA vary widely, spanning from $74,432 to $102,650. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,286) and 75th percentile ($96,056), while top earners (90th percentile) make $102,650 per year. This $14,770 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, Pittsburgh Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Pittsburgh currently ranks 447 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 $74,432 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $81,286 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,813 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $96,056 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $102,650 Pittsburgh, PA May 01, 2026
25% $81,286 10% $74,432 90% $102,650 75% $96,056 $88,813 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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