Embedded Systems Software Engineer Salary in California

How much does an Embedded Systems Software Engineer make in California?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Embedded Systems Software Engineer in California is $120,651 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,622
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $110,379 to $130,581
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,028
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Embedded Systems Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $130,581 $10,882 $2,511 $63
Average $120,651 $10,054 $2,320 $58
25th Percentile $110,379 $9,198 $2,123 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Systems Software Engineer Salaries

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

How Experience Level Affects Embedded Systems Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Systems Software 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): $116,479
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $116,792
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,650
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $124,740
  • Expert (over 8 years): $125,032
Levels Salary
Entry Level Embedded Systems Software Engineer$116,479
Intermediate Level Embedded Systems Software Engineer$116,792
Senior Level Embedded Systems Software Engineer$120,650
Specialist Level Embedded Systems Software Engineer$124,740
Expert Level Embedded Systems Software Engineer$125,032
$116,479 0 yr
$116,792 < 2 yrs
$120,650 2-4 yrs
$124,740 5-8 yrs
$125,032 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems Software 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:

  • Los Angeles: $121,165
  • West Hollywood: $121,165
  • Dodgertown: $121,165

Embedded Systems Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Systems Software 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.

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$110,379
Average $120,651/year
$130,581
$9,198
Average $10,054/month
$10,882
$2,123
Average $2,320/week
$2,511
$53
Average $58/hour
$63
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $130,581 $10,882 $2,511 $63
Average $120,651 $10,054 $2,320 $58
25th Percentile $110,379 $9,198 $2,123 $53

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