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Embedded Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 23 open job postings for Embedded Software Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

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. Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Device Driver and CI/CDAbbott · Alameda, CA · $100K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Embedded Software EngineerTeledyne Gavia ehf. (Iceland) · Goleta, CA · $90.8K–$121K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Embedded Software EngineerAquabyte · San Francisco, CA · $130K–$190K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Embedded Software Engineer - CybersecurityViasat · Remote · $141K–$222K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Embedded Software Engineer - GovernmentViasat · Carlsbad, CA · $141K–$222K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Embedded Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$156K median · $122K–$185K typical · 162 postingsUnited States: middle half $122K–$185K, median $156K
  2. Massachusetts$170K median · $150K–$190K typical · 12 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $150K–$190K, median $170K
  3. Illinois$130K median · $113K–$170K typical · 7 postingsIllinois: middle half $113K–$170K, median $130K
  4. Texas$120K median · $120K–$120K typical · 6 postingsTexas: middle half $120K–$120K, median $120K
  5. Cambridge, MA$150K median · $144K–$170K typical · 6 postingsCambridge, MA: middle half $144K–$170K, median $150K
  6. Canada$186K median · $92.5K–$198K typical · 5 postingsCanada: middle half $92.5K–$198K, median $186K
  7. Alabama$149K median · $122K–$152K typical · 5 postingsAlabama: middle half $122K–$152K, median $149K
  8. Huntsville, AL$149K median · $122K–$152K typical · 5 postingsHuntsville, AL: middle half $122K–$152K, median $149K

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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 $171K a year, from 23 job postings with pay at 16 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $133K–$196K. The top 10% list $250K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $104K or less.

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

The median here is $171K, against $158K across all 181 postings for the role.

How many Embedded Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

23 open postings at 16 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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