As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Embedded Systems Engineer in Wilmington, DE is $92,270, equivalent to $44 per hour, $1,774 weekly, or $7,689 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 Wilmington, DE vary widely, spanning from $77,330 to $106,646. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($84,450) and 75th percentile ($99,795), while top earners (90th percentile) make $106,646 per year. This $15,345 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, Wilmington Embedded Systems Engineer often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 296 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 $77,330 Wilmington, DE May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $84,450 Wilmington, DE May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $92,270 Wilmington, DE May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $99,795 Wilmington, DE May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Embedded Systems Engineer Salary $106,646 Wilmington, DE May 01, 2026
25% $84,450 10% $77,330 90% $106,646 75% $99,795 $92,270 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
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Wilmington, Delaware    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 17.0 square miles (44 km2). Of that, 10.9 square miles (28 km2) is land and....More

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