As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA is $86,930, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,672 weekly, or $7,244 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Embedded Systems Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Embedded Systems Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA vary widely, spanning from $72,847 to $100,482. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($79,558) and 75th percentile ($94,023), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,482 per year. This $14,465 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, Virginia Beach Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 5.4% lower than national averages. However, Virginia Beach currently ranks 550 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 $72,847 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $79,558 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $86,930 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $94,023 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $100,482 Virginia Beach, VA April 01, 2026
25% $79,558 10% $72,847 90% $100,482 75% $94,023 $86,930 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Embedded Systems Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
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