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Embedded Software Engineer salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 181 open job postings for Embedded Software Engineer roles at 59 companies, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD; 3 more postings in GBP (median £80K), 1 more posting in CAD, 1 more posting in EUR. How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Embedded Software Engineer: postings by posted pay176 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 16 bands from $90K to $250K. Median $158K; middle half $123K–$186K.Median $158K$90K$250K

Postings per pay band: $90K–$100K: 11; $100K–$110K: 11; $110K–$120K: 12; $120K–$130K: 19; $130K–$140K: 13; $140K–$150K: 5; $150K–$160K: 17; $160K–$170K: 6; $170K–$180K: 14; $180K–$190K: 31; $190K–$200K: 8; $200K–$210K: 3; $210K–$220K: 9; $220K–$230K: 2; $230K–$240K: 6; $240K–$250K: 9.

Pay by level

  1. Entry level$109K median · $109K–$117K typical · 5 postingsEntry level: middle half $109K–$117K, median $109K
  2. Mid level$125K median · $105K–$181K typical · 60 postingsMid level: middle half $105K–$181K, median $125K
  3. Senior$168K median · $132K–$185K typical · 74 postingsSenior: middle half $132K–$185K, median $168K
  4. Staff$196K median · $190K–$230K typical · 15 postingsStaff: middle half $190K–$230K, median $196K
  5. Principal$170K median · $156K–$192K typical · 20 postingsPrincipal: middle half $156K–$192K, median $170K

Companies hiring

  1. Motorola Solutions$120K median · $113K–$170K typical · 22 postingsMotorola Solutions: middle half $113K–$170K, median $120K
  2. Globalhr$139K median · $126K–$156K typical · 16 postingsGlobalhr: middle half $126K–$156K, median $139K
  3. Blueorigin$218K median · $198K–$237K typical · 13 postingsBlueorigin: middle half $198K–$237K, median $218K
  4. Abbott$171K median · $150K–$171K typical · 11 postingsAbbott: middle half $150K–$171K, median $171K

Top-paying companies

  1. IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. · $270K median · 4 postings
  2. CORP-Corporate Office · $221K median · 4 postings
  3. Blueorigin · $218K median · 13 postings
  4. Cisco Systems, Inc. · $203K median · 4 postings
  5. Insulet Corporation · $190K median · 5 postings

By location

  1. United States$156K median · $122K–$185K typical · 162 postingsUnited States: middle half $122K–$185K, median $156K
  2. California$171K median · $133K–$196K typical · 23 postingsCalifornia: middle half $133K–$196K, median $171K
  3. Massachusetts$170K median · $150K–$190K typical · 12 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $150K–$190K, median $170K
  4. Illinois$130K median · $113K–$170K typical · 7 postingsIllinois: middle half $113K–$170K, median $130K
  5. Remote$170K median · $125K–$186K typical · 19 postingsRemote: middle half $125K–$186K, median $170K

Remote vs on-site

Remote: $170K median, $125K–$186K typical, from 19 postings. On-site: $160K median, $125K–$190K typical, from 129 postings.

By years of experience

  1. 2–4 years$122K median · $104K–$149K typical · 11 postings2–4 years: middle half $104K–$149K, median $122K
  2. 5–7 years$181K median · $170K–$181K typical · 17 postings5–7 years: middle half $170K–$181K, median $181K
  3. 8+ years$181K median · $170K–$191K typical · 10 postings8+ years: middle half $170K–$191K, median $181K

Newest Embedded Software Engineer postings

  1. Embedded Software Engineer, RoomOS and PhoneOSCisco Systems, Inc. · Remote · $129K–$185K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Device Driver and CI/CDAbbott · $100K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Device Driver and CI/CDAbbott · Alameda, CA · $100K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Staff Embedded Software EngineerRedwire Defense Tech · Remote · $159K–$266K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. 54743 - Embedded Software Engineer IIEmployee Lennox · Carrollton, TX · $90K–$118K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Embedded Software Engineer make?

The median posted base pay for Embedded Software Engineer jobs is $158K a year, from 181 job postings with pay at 59 companies.

What is the typical Embedded Software Engineer pay range?

The middle half of postings list $123K–$186K. The top 10% list $218K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $105K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Embedded Software Engineer jobs?

By median posted pay: IL00 Mellanox Technologies, Ltd. ($270K), CORP-Corporate Office ($221K), Blueorigin ($218K).

How does Embedded Software Engineer pay change with level?

Median posted pay by level read from job titles: Entry level $109K, Mid level $125K, Senior $168K, Staff $196K, Principal $170K.

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