Median salary
$169,700
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$135.3k – $200k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
75.1%
308 of 410 roles
Live roles
410
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Principal Software Engineer, Embedded (RIS)
Principal Software Engineer - Embedded (RIS)
Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Platform Software Development
Principal Embedded Software Engineer
Senior Embedded Engineer - Command Connector
Embedded SW Engineer
Principal BIOS Embedded Software Engineer
Firmware/ Embedded Systems Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Northrop Grumman
|
$142,500 | 61 |
Anduril Industries
|
$222,000 | 26 |
|
Blue Origin
|
$184,640 | 14 |
|
Verkada
|
$220,000 | 12 |
|
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
|
$206,625 | 8 |
| AX Axon | $183,300 | 8 |
Silvus Technologies
|
$170,000 | 7 |
Abbott
|
$171,000 | 6 |
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How much do Embedded Engineer roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Embedded Engineer roles in United States is $169,700 per year. Most pay falls between $135,344 (25th percentile) and $200,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $112,374 to $224,170.
These figures are computed live from 410 active Embedded Engineer roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 308 (75.1%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Embedded Engineer roles in United States include Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Blue Origin, Verkada and 42dot.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Embedded Engineer salary in United States?
- The median is $169,700 per year, with most pay between $135,344 and $200,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 308 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Embedded Engineer salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $112,374 to $224,170 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $169,700. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.