What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Software Developer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an Embedded Software Developer's salary?

An Embedded Software Developer's salary grows with experience: starting around $81,353 for beginners, reaching about $83,597 at mid-level, and approach $84,123 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Software Developer?

Embedded Software Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Software Developer roles are District of Columbia $90,016, California $89,675, Massachusetts $88,479. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Software Developer roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Software Developer level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineer VI: $220,058; Embedded Software Engineering Director: $212,213; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,593; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,587; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,490.

Embedded Software Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Embedded Software Developer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Software Developer in Delaware is $82,333 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,013
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,277 to $89,494
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,763

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Embedded Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,494	$7,458	$1,721	$43
Average	$82,333	$6,861	$1,583	$40
25th Percentile	$76,277	$6,356	$1,467	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Software Developer Salaries

An Embedded Software Developer'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Embedded Software Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Software Developer'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): $81,353
Early Career (1-2 years): $82,017
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,597
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,913
Expert (over 8 years): $84,123

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Embedded Software Developer	$81,353
Intermediate Level Embedded Software Developer	$82,017
Senior Level Embedded Software Developer	$83,597
Specialist Level Embedded Software Developer	$83,913
Expert Level Embedded Software Developer	$84,123

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How Do Embedded Software Developer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Embedded Software Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $90,016.
California: $89,675.
Massachusetts: $88,479.

District of Columbia $90,016 California $89,675 Massachusetts $88,479 Washington $88,154 New Jersey $88,122 Alaska $88,008 Connecticut $86,886 New York $86,431

Hawaii $84,975 Rhode Island $84,292 Maryland $83,829 Minnesota $83,195 Colorado $82,951 Illinois $82,870 Oregon $82,561 Delaware $82,333

New Hampshire $82,190 Virginia $81,870 Pennsylvania $80,935 Nevada $80,463 North Dakota $80,309 Michigan $80,065 Wisconsin $79,975 Vermont $79,797

Texas $79,301 Maine $79,268 Arizona $79,219 Ohio $79,162 Georgia $78,414 Indiana $78,040 Wyoming $77,967 Utah $77,853

Iowa $77,805 Kansas $77,414 Louisiana $77,301 North Carolina $77,260 Missouri $77,244 Florida $76,927 Montana $76,756 Nebraska $76,593

Kentucky $76,504 South Carolina $76,179 Tennessee $75,975 Idaho $75,894 New Mexico $75,301 Oklahoma $75,171 Alabama $74,691 South Dakota $73,886

Arkansas $73,447 West Virginia $73,211 Mississippi $72,504

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Software Developers

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:

Lincoln: $85,211
Little Creek: $84,423
Magnolia: $84,772

Lincoln, DE $85,211 Little Creek, DE $84,423 Magnolia, DE $84,772 Milford, DE $85,211 Marydel, DE $84,105 Millsboro, DE $85,211 Millville, DE $85,780 Milton, DE $85,211

Nassau, DE $85,211 Ocean View, DE $85,780 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,780 Seaford, DE $84,317 Selbyville, DE $85,780 Smyrna, DE $84,008 Viola, DE $84,772 Woodside, DE $84,528

Bear, DE $83,390 Newark, DE $83,423 Claymont, DE $83,488 Delaware City, DE $83,423 Hockessin, DE $83,488 Kirkwood, DE $83,423 Middletown, DE $83,837 Montchanin, DE $83,488

New Castle, DE $83,488 Odessa, DE $83,951 Port Penn, DE $83,195 Rockland, DE $83,488 Saint Georges, DE $83,423 Townsend, DE $83,829 Winterthur, DE $83,488 Lewes, DE $85,211

Wilmington, DE $83,488 Dover, DE $84,382 Dover Afb, DE $84,577 Bethany Beach, DE $85,780 Bethel, DE $84,317 Bridgeville, DE $85,211 Camden Wyoming, DE $84,471 Cheswold, DE $84,187

Clayton, DE $83,975 Dagsboro, DE $85,780 Delmar, DE $84,317 Ellendale, DE $85,211 Felton, DE $85,211 Fenwick Island, DE $85,780 Frankford, DE $85,780 Frederica, DE $85,211

Georgetown, DE $85,211 Greenwood, DE $85,211 Harbeson, DE $85,211 Harrington, DE $85,211 Hartly, DE $83,935 Houston, DE $85,211 Kenton, DE $83,975 Laurel, DE $84,317

Yorklyn, DE $83,488

Embedded Software Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Software Developer'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.

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$76,277

Average $82,333/year

$89,494

$6,356

Average $6,861/month

$7,458

$1,467

Average $1,583/week

$1,721

$37

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,494	$7,458	$1,721	$43
Average	$82,333	$6,861	$1,583	$40
25th Percentile	$76,277	$6,356	$1,467	$37

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