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Embedded Systems Engineer Salary in 2026

Design and develop software for embedded systems in devices and hardware.

Median Salary

$110,000

$9,167/mo

Entry Level

$78,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$155,000

experienced

Job Growth

+12%

10-yr outlook

Embedded Systems Engineer Overview

Design and develop software for embedded systems in devices and hardware.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

3-5 years

Industry

Technology

Total Jobs (US)

55K

5-Year Growth

+14%

Category

Technology

Hourly Rate

$52.88/hr

Monthly Pay

$9,167

Embedded Systems Engineer Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Embedded Systems Engineer salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Embedded Systems Engineer Salary

$129,000

$10,750/month · $4,962/biweekly · $62.02/hr

Embedded Systems Engineer Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Embedded Systems Engineer field.

25th Percentile$90,800
$91K
Median (50th)$110,000
$110K
75th Percentile$132,500
$133K
90th Percentile$170,000
$170K
Top Earners$185,000
$185K

Entry-level Embedded Systems Engineers earn around $78,000, while the top 10% earn $170,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Embedded Systems Engineers

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$130,000+$20,000
Massachusetts$123,000+$13,000
Oregon$113,000+$3,000
Texas$108,000$-2,000
Michigan$105,000$-5,000

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems Engineers

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Jose$141,000+$31,000
Boston$123,000+$13,000
Portland$117,000+$7,000
Austin$113,000+$3,000
Detroit$105,000$-5,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

C/C++RTOSMicrocontrollersFPGAIoT Protocols

Certifications

Embedded Linux Certification

Embedded Systems Engineer Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Embedded Systems Engineer from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$78,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$117,000

3-7 years

Senior

$155,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$185,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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