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

An Embedded Systems Developer's salary grows with experience: a Embedded Systems Developer (0-2 years)earns $75,054, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $104,898, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $120,935, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $142,343, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $154,577,

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

Embedded Systems Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Systems Developer roles are District of Columbia $82,914, California $82,600, Massachusetts $81,499. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Embedded Systems Developer level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineering Developer: $115,232; Embedded Systems Software Engineer: $109,396; Embedded Systems: $103,459; Embedded Firmware Developer: $102,426; Embedded Systems Designer: $97,636.

Embedded Systems Developer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Embedded Systems Developer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Systems Developer in Delaware is $75,838 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,208
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,313 to $86,500
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,372

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Embedded Systems Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,500	$7,208	$1,663	$42
Average	$75,838	$6,320	$1,458	$36
25th Percentile	$69,313	$5,776	$1,333	$33

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Systems Developer Salaries

An Embedded Systems 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 Systems Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Systems 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): $75,054
Early Career (1-2 years): $104,898
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,935
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,343
Expert (over 8 years): $154,577

Levels	Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$75,054
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$104,898
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$120,935
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$142,343
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$154,577

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How Do Embedded Systems 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 Systems Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,914.
California: $82,600.
Massachusetts: $81,499.

District of Columbia $82,914 California $82,600 Massachusetts $81,499 Washington $81,199 New Jersey $81,169 Alaska $81,065 Connecticut $80,031 New York $79,612

Hawaii $78,271 Rhode Island $77,642 Maryland $77,215 Minnesota $76,631 Colorado $76,407 Illinois $76,332 Oregon $76,047 Delaware $75,838

New Hampshire $75,706 Virginia $75,411 Pennsylvania $74,550 Nevada $74,115 North Dakota $73,973 Michigan $73,748 Wisconsin $73,666 Vermont $73,501

Texas $73,044 Maine $73,014 Arizona $72,969 Ohio $72,917 Georgia $72,228 Indiana $71,884 Wyoming $71,816 Utah $71,711

Iowa $71,666 Kansas $71,307 Louisiana $71,202 North Carolina $71,165 Missouri $71,150 Florida $70,858 Montana $70,700 Nebraska $70,551

Kentucky $70,468 South Carolina $70,169 Tennessee $69,981 Idaho $69,907 New Mexico $69,360 Oklahoma $69,240 Alabama $68,798 South Dakota $68,057

Arkansas $67,652 West Virginia $67,435 Mississippi $66,784

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems 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: $78,489
Little Creek: $77,762
Magnolia: $78,084

Lincoln, DE $78,489 Little Creek, DE $77,762 Magnolia, DE $78,084 Milford, DE $78,489 Marydel, DE $77,470 Millsboro, DE $78,489 Millville, DE $79,013 Milton, DE $78,489

Nassau, DE $78,489 Ocean View, DE $79,013 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,013 Seaford, DE $77,665 Selbyville, DE $79,013 Smyrna, DE $77,380 Viola, DE $78,084 Woodside, DE $77,859

Bear, DE $76,811 Newark, DE $76,841 Claymont, DE $76,901 Delaware City, DE $76,841 Hockessin, DE $76,901 Kirkwood, DE $76,841 Middletown, DE $77,223 Montchanin, DE $76,901

New Castle, DE $76,901 Odessa, DE $77,328 Port Penn, DE $76,631 Rockland, DE $76,901 Saint Georges, DE $76,841 Townsend, DE $77,215 Winterthur, DE $76,901 Lewes, DE $78,489

Wilmington, DE $76,901 Dover, DE $77,725 Dover Afb, DE $77,904 Bethany Beach, DE $79,013 Bethel, DE $77,665 Bridgeville, DE $78,489 Camden Wyoming, DE $77,807 Cheswold, DE $77,545

Clayton, DE $77,350 Dagsboro, DE $79,013 Delmar, DE $77,665 Ellendale, DE $78,489 Felton, DE $78,489 Fenwick Island, DE $79,013 Frankford, DE $79,013 Frederica, DE $78,489

Georgetown, DE $78,489 Greenwood, DE $78,489 Harbeson, DE $78,489 Harrington, DE $78,489 Hartly, DE $77,313 Houston, DE $78,489 Kenton, DE $77,350 Laurel, DE $77,665

Yorklyn, DE $76,901

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

Understanding how an Embedded Systems 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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$69,313

Average $75,838/year

$86,500

$5,776

Average $6,320/month

$7,208

$1,333

Average $1,458/week

$1,663

$33

Average $36/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$86,500	$7,208	$1,663	$42
Average	$75,838	$6,320	$1,458	$36
25th Percentile	$69,313	$5,776	$1,333	$33

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