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 $76,840, a Web Software Developer II (2-4 years)earns $107,398, a Web Software Developer III (4-7 years)earns $123,810, a Web Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $145,738, a Web Software Development Manager (7+ years)earns $158,265,

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: $109,401; Embedded Systems: $103,471; Embedded Firmware Developer: $102,425; Embedded Systems Designer: $97,640.

Embedded Systems Developer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Embedded Systems Developer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Systems Developer in Rhode Island is $77,642 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,500
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,959 to $88,560
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,874

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Embedded Systems Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,560	$7,380	$1,703	$43
Average	$77,642	$6,470	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,959	$5,913	$1,365	$34

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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): $76,840
Early Career (1-2 years): $107,398
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $123,810
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,738
Expert (over 8 years): $158,265

Levels	Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$76,840
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$107,398
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$123,810
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$145,738
Web Softw... Level Embedded Systems Developer	$158,265

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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 $81,200 New Jersey $81,170 Alaska $81,065 Connecticut $80,031 New York $79,612

Hawaii $78,271 Rhode Island $77,642 Maryland $77,216 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 $72,970 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 $69,982 Idaho $69,907 New Mexico $69,360 Oklahoma $69,240 Alabama $68,798 South Dakota $68,057

Arkansas $67,653 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:

Adamsville: $78,613
Albion: $77,949
Ashaway: $78,464

Adamsville, RI $78,613 Albion, RI $77,949 Ashaway, RI $78,464 Barrington, RI $77,744 Block Island, RI $78,176 Bradford, RI $78,417 Bristol, RI $78,043 Carolina, RI $78,287

Charlestown, RI $78,316 Chepachet, RI $78,160 Clayville, RI $77,942 Coventry, RI $77,946 West Greenwich, RI $78,161 East Greenwich, RI $77,893 Exeter, RI $78,139 Fiskeville, RI $77,742

Forestdale, RI $78,341 Foster, RI $78,119 Glendale, RI $78,347 Greene, RI $78,221 Greenville, RI $77,772 Harmony, RI $77,872 Harrisville, RI $78,313 Hope, RI $77,791

Hope Valley, RI $78,395 Hopkinton, RI $78,498 Jamestown, RI $78,236 Kenyon, RI $78,277 Little Compton, RI $78,601 Manville, RI $78,051 Mapleville, RI $78,175 Newport, RI $78,315

Middletown, RI $78,349 North Kingstown, RI $78,027 North Scituate, RI $77,873 Oakland, RI $78,259 Pascoag, RI $78,365 Pawtucket, RI $77,627 Central Falls, RI $77,662 Cumberland, RI $78,103

Lincoln, RI $77,740 Portsmouth, RI $78,307 Prudence Island, RI $78,146 Rockville, RI $78,486 Saunderstown, RI $78,189 Shannock, RI $78,282 Slatersville, RI $78,342 Slocum, RI $78,187

Tiverton, RI $78,545 Wakefield, RI $78,256 Kingston, RI $78,226 Narragansett, RI $78,277 Peace Dale, RI $78,246 Warren, RI $77,944 Warwick, RI $77,727 Westerly, RI $78,483

West Kingston, RI $78,251 West Warwick, RI $77,822 Wood River Junction, RI $78,362 Woonsocket, RI $78,346 North Smithfield, RI $78,167 Wyoming, RI $78,282 Providence, RI $77,605 Cranston, RI $77,615

North Providence, RI $77,624 East Providence, RI $77,610 Riverside, RI $77,635 Rumford, RI $77,624 Smithfield, RI $77,781 Johnston, RI $77,651

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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$70,959

Average $77,642/year

$88,560

$5,913

Average $6,470/month

$7,380

$1,365

Average $1,493/week

$1,703

$34

Average $37/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,560	$7,380	$1,703	$43
Average	$77,642	$6,470	$1,493	$37
25th Percentile	$70,959	$5,913	$1,365	$34

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