As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in West Haven, CT is $96,769, equivalent to $47 per hour, $1,861 weekly, or $8,064 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 West Haven, CT vary widely, spanning from $81,100 to $111,846. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($88,568) and 75th percentile ($104,661), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,846 per year. This $16,093 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, West Haven Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.7% higher than national averages. However, West Haven currently ranks 170 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 $81,100 West Haven, CT May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $88,568 West Haven, CT May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $96,769 West Haven, CT May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $104,661 West Haven, CT May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $111,846 West Haven, CT May 01, 2026
25% $88,568 10% $81,100 90% $111,846 75% $104,661 $96,769 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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About West Haven, Connecticut    West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. At the 2010 census, the population of the city was 55,564. According to the U.S.....More

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