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Embedded Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 421 open job postings for Embedded Software Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Embedded Software Engineer postings in California

  1. Embedded Software Engineer, Senior - IntegrationQualcomm Technologies · San Diego, CA · $118K–$177K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Embedded Software EngineerBoeing · Long Beach, CA · $83.3K–$113K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  3. Senior Embedded Software EngineerVarda Space Industries · El Segundo, CA · $169K–$216K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  4. Staff Embedded Software EngineerIntuitive Surgical · Sunnyvale, CA · $190K–$274K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  5. Embedded Software Engineer, SeniorQualcomm Technologies · San Diego, CA · $118K–$177K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Embedded Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$145K median, $120K–$178K typical, 1,294 postingsUnited States: middle half $120K–$178K, median $145K
  2. San Diego, CA$165K median, $147K–$193K typical, 79 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $147K–$193K, median $165K
  3. Massachusetts$156K median, $131K–$176K typical, 72 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $131K–$176K, median $156K
  4. Colorado$142K median, $107K–$147K typical, 56 postingsColorado: middle half $107K–$147K, median $142K
  5. Illinois$122K median, $100K–$159K typical, 51 postingsIllinois: middle half $100K–$159K, median $122K
  6. Sunnyvale, CA$165K median, $135K–$196K typical, 45 postingsSunnyvale, CA: middle half $135K–$196K, median $165K
  7. Iowa$97.4K median, $93.7K–$128K typical, 43 postingsIowa: middle half $93.7K–$128K, median $97.4K
  8. Los Angeles, CA$170K median, $155K–$200K typical, 42 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $155K–$200K, median $170K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Embedded Software Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Embedded Software Engineer jobs in California is $169K a year, from 421 job postings with pay at 167 companies.

What is the typical Embedded Software Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $139K–$200K. The top 10% list $222K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $115K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Embedded Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $169K, against $145K across all 1,388 postings for the role.

How many Embedded Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

421 open postings at 167 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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