Embedded Developer Salary in Richmond, Virginia

How much does an Embedded Developer make in Richmond, VA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Embedded Developer in Richmond, VA is $82,113. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,721 to $87,471, with most professionals earning between $73,722 and $92,349.

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What does an Embedded Developer do?

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Participates as a member of project team of other firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products.

March 11, 2023

Provide technical support during system field-testing activities on an as needed basis.

December 28, 2022

Create and develop software per the Embedded Software Development Process.

March 06, 2023

Contribute to all aspects of the software development process including specification, development, design reviews and testing at all levels, including operating and testing the machines that run your software.

June 19, 2022

Designs and develops C/C++/Java services using OO design patterns on Linux for sensor management and data processing software.

October 02, 2022

Document and maintain outputs for reuse in future products.

February 03, 2023

Develop software in C and assembly language for various microcontrollers such as ARM Cortex, RISC-V, Microchip/Atmel AVR, Texas Instruments MSP430, etc.

February 06, 2023

Understanding of audio-processing algorithms, I2S/PCM interfaces, digital microphones, amplifiers and audio codecs.

April 02, 2023

Demonstrate expert knowledge of the C and C++ programming languages as well as various microprocessor assembly languages.

April 10, 2023

Assist in specifying, developing, and maintaining code libraries and software development kits for use by customers.

May 08, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Embedded Developer in Richmond, VA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

77721

87471

82113

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

79344

89538

83900

What is the average salary for Embedded Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Embedded Developer in Richmond, VA. The base salary for Embedded Developer ranges from $77,721 to $87,471 with the average base salary of $82,113. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,344 to $89,538 with the average total cash compensation of $83,900.

View Average Salary for Embedded Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$82,113	$77,721 - $87,471
Bonus	$1,787	$1,623 - $2,067
Total Pay	$83,900	$79,344 - $89,538

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Embedded Developer Salary Near Richmond, VA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Petersburg, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,481 - $87,201	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Virginia State University, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,481 - $87,201	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Newport News, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,077 - $84,496	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Hampton, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,077 - $84,496	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Suffolk, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,790 - $84,173	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, VA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,910 - $84,307	COMPARE TO Richmond, VA

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About Richmond, Virginia

Richmond (/ˈrɪtʃmənd/) is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. It is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the Greater Richmond Region. Richmond was incorporated in 1742 and has been an independent city since 1871. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 204,214; in 2016, the population was estimated to be 223,170, making Richmond the fourth-most populous city in Virginia. The Richmond Metropolitan Area has a population of 1,260,029, the third-most populous metro in the state. Richmond is located at the fall line of the James R...

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