The salary trajectory of a an Embedded Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $74,265 per year (estimate) and goes up to $167,306 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Embedded Systems Engineer at Embedded Software Development Systems is $87,907 per year or $42 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $144,363 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $68,380 (25th percentile) and $113,681 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2 salaries submitted by Embedded Software Development Systems Embedded Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.