Embedded Hardware Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an Embedded Hardware Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Hardware Engineer in the United States is $81,640 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,299
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,702 to $88,266
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,385
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View as table View as graph 25% $74,702 10% $68,385 90% $94,299 75% $88,266 $81,640 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Embedded Hardware Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $88,266 $7,356 $1,697 $42
Average $81,640 $6,803 $1,570 $39
25th Percentile $74,702 $6,225 $1,437 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Hardware Engineer Salaries

An Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Embedded Hardware Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,153
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,020
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,497
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $136,632
  • Expert (over 8 years): $161,287
Levels Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer$81,153
Hardware ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer$97,020
Hardware ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer$112,497
Hardware ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer$136,632
Hardware ... Level Embedded Hardware Engineer$161,287
$81,153 0 yr
$97,020 < 2 yrs
$112,497 2-4 yrs
$136,632 5-8 yrs
$161,287 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Embedded Hardware Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $102,973
  • San Francisco: $101,845
  • Oakland: $99,699

What Skills Can Increase an Embedded Hardware Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.61% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Hardware Design (Mentioned in 2.88% Job Postings): Hardware design may be viewed as algorithm, which considers all of the systems present and foreseeable requirements and arranges the necessary hardware components into a workable set of cleanly bounded subsystems with no more parts than are required.
  • Circuit Design (Mentioned in 1.82% Job Postings): The process of circuit design can cover systems ranging from complex electronic systems all the way down to the individual transistors within an integrated circuit. For simple circuits the design process can often be done by one person without needing a planned or structured design process, but for more complex designs, teams of designers following a systematic approach with intelligently guided computer simulation are becoming increasingly common. In integrated circuit design automation, the term "circuit design" often refers to the step of the design cycle which outputs the schematics of the integrated circuit. Typically this is the step between logic design and physical design.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.61%
Hardware Design 2.88%
Circuit Design 1.82%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Embedded Hardware Engineer's salary.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Decision Making
$95,519
17%
Team Development
$91,437
12%
Leadership
$90,621
11%
Algorithms
$90,621
11%
Networking
$89,804
10%
Hardware Development
$89,804
10%
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Embedded Hardware Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Embedded Hardware Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Embedded Hardware Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Embedded Hardware Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Embedded Hardware Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$97,968$47.020%
Financial Services$96,335$46.018%
Business Services$89,804$43.010%
Healthcare$89,804$43.010%
Pharmaceuticals$89,804$43.010%

How Education impacts an Embedded Hardware Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Embedded Hardware Engineers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Embedded Hardware Engineer with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $74,925 and $78,169).

Embedded Hardware Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Embedded Hardware Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.1%
High School 4.1%
Associates 8.1%
Bachelors 55.8%
Masters 27.4%
Doctorate 4.1%
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Embedded Hardware Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Hardware Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Embedded Hardware Engineer

Salaries for an Embedded Hardware Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $78,153 in 2023 to around $76,558 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Embedded Hardware Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Embedded Hardware Engineer Over Time

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FAQ about Embedded Hardware Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Embedded Hardware Engineer?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Embedded Hardware Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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