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Embedded Software Engineer salaries in San Diego, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 79 open job postings for Embedded Software Engineer roles in San Diego, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Embedded Software Engineer postings in San Diego, CA

  1. Embedded Software Engineer, Senior - IntegrationQualcomm Technologies · San Diego, CA · $118K–$177K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Embedded Software Engineer, SeniorQualcomm Technologies · San Diego, CA · $118K–$177K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Embedded Software Engineer, EC2 VPC networking , EC2 VPCAmazon · San Diego, CA · $144K–$194K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Embedded Software Engineer, SeniorQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $118K–$177K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Embedded Software Engineer, Senior – IntegrationQualcomm · 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. California$169K median, $139K–$200K typical, 421 postingsCalifornia: middle half $139K–$200K, median $169K
  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 San Diego, CA?

The median posted base pay for Embedded Software Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA is $165K a year, from 79 job postings with pay at 24 companies.

What is the typical Embedded Software Engineer pay range in San Diego, CA?

The middle half of postings list $147K–$193K. The top 10% list $221K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $122K or less.

How does San Diego, CA pay compare with all Embedded Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $165K, against $145K across all 1,388 postings for the role.

How many Embedded Software Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA list pay?

79 open postings at 24 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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