As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Raleigh, NC is $89,461, equivalent to $43 per hour, $1,720 weekly, or $7,455 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 Raleigh, NC vary widely, spanning from $74,975 to $103,398. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,878) and 75th percentile ($96,756), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,398 per year. This $14,878 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, Raleigh Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 3.2% lower than national averages. However, Raleigh currently ranks 417 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 $74,975 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $81,878 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $89,461 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $96,756 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $103,398 Raleigh, NC May 01, 2026
25% $81,878 10% $74,975 90% $103,398 75% $96,756 $89,461 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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