Firmware Developer Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Firmware Developer make in Chicago, IL? The average Firmware Developer salary in Chicago, IL is $75,375 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $68,267 and $84,177. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Firmware Engineer

Stealth Health Tech startup - Union City , CA

The Sr. Firmware engineer will have a strong technology background, a broad view of technologies and their capabilities, and a deep understanding of the pros/cons of different technical approaches

LinkedIn - 5 days ago

Firmware Engineer

Knightscope, Inc - Mountain View , CA

The Firmware Engineer will have programming experience in embedded systems, including development of algorithms, manipulation of data structures, and implementing highly optimized code. The ideal ...

ZipRecruiter - 1 day ago

(relocation available) DirectHire/Embedded C++ Firmware Engineer (Expert in ISO Data Link layer i...

JobsPro Staffing (JPS) - Camarillo , CA

Relocation available DirectHire/Embedded C++ Firmware Engineer (Expert in ISO Data Link layer implementation Location: Camarillo CA USA US CITIZEN OR GREEN CARD HOLDER ONLY. Who is the IDEAL ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Firmware Engineer

VeeRteq Solutions Inc. - Cleveland , OH

Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Cleveland,Ohio Job Type: Fulltime/TPC Job Description: * Good experience of working in C and C++ in an embedded work environment or software application * 5+ years ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 2 days ago

Firmware Engineer II - IEEE 1547

Generac - Reno , NV

Generac Clean Energy is looking for a motivated Firmware Engineer with insatiable curiosity to help create next generation of grid interactive storage systems. The successful applicant will join a ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Senior Firmware Engineer

EPITEC - Redmond , WA

The main function of a firmware engineer in this role is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, and testing to develop firmware enabling ...

LinkedIn - 8 days ago

What does a Firmware Developer do?

Common responsibilities of a Firmware Developer

Participates as a member of project team of other firmware engineers and internal and outsourced development partners to develop reliable, cost effective and high quality solutions for low to moderately-complex products.

January 04, 2023

Developing (design, implementation, debug) of high performance "C" code in HDD (Hard Disk Drive), Hybrid or SSD (Solid State Drive) firmware.

August 04, 2022

Interact with PHY architecture and hardware teams during firmware development and debug.

October 10, 2022

Support manufacturing, and operations group including real time support of field operations.

December 11, 2022

Designs enhancements, updates, and programming changes for portions and subsystems of firmware such as embedded code design and development, new feature/solution investigations, developing interfaces and their definitions, qualifications, resolving problems.

March 23, 2023

Leads the design, development, documenting, testing and debugging of applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.

April 25, 2023

Provide recommendations to hardware engineers for component selection based on firmware needs.

May 01, 2023

Create and implement corrective solutions and improvements.

May 05, 2023

Understanding of audio-processing algorithms, I2S/PCM interfaces, digital microphones, amplifiers and audio codecs.

May 09, 2023

Contribute in all sustaining aspects of BHGE acoustic downhole tool network product development including troubleshooting, researching, planning, design, implementation, verification and testing.

May 19, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Firmware Developer in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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68267

84177

75375

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69897

86998

77059

What is the average salary for Firmware Developer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Firmware Developer in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Firmware Developer ranges from $68,267 to $84,177 with the average base salary of $75,375. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,897 to $86,998 with the average total cash compensation of $77,059.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$75,375	$68,267 - $84,177
Bonus	$1,684	$1,631 - $2,820
Total Pay	$77,059	$69,897 - $86,998

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Firmware Developer Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,651 - $84,651	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,651 - $84,651	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,573 - $84,555	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,625 - $84,619	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,625 - $84,619	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,088 - $82,724	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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