As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Silver Spring, MD is $100,283, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,929 weekly, or $8,357 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 Silver Spring, MD vary widely, spanning from $84,040 to $115,907. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($91,781) and 75th percentile ($108,462), while top earners (90th percentile) make $115,907 per year. This $16,681 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, Silver Spring Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 6.6% higher than national averages. However, Silver Spring currently ranks 85 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 $84,040 Silver Spring, MD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $91,781 Silver Spring, MD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $100,283 Silver Spring, MD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $108,462 Silver Spring, MD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $115,907 Silver Spring, MD August 01, 2026
25% $91,781 10% $84,040 90% $115,907 75% $108,462 $100,283 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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