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Embedded Engineer salary benchmark

Firmware + hardware-adjacent software.

Updated Jun 15, 2026

Embedded Engineer at the mid-level band posts a p50 of $118k across 21 qualifying postings. Band width (p25–p90) at the mid-level band spans $110k – $149k.

Levelp25p50p75p90n
mid$110k$118k$138k$149k21

Companies hiring Embedded Engineer

Top 5 by active postings over the trailing 26 weeks.

  • Apple52 roles
  • BETA Technologies9 roles · p50 $100k
  • Anduril5 roles · p50 $166k
  • Formlabs5 roles · p50 $118k
  • Ambiq Micro3 roles

See the full list →

Common stacks for Embedded Engineer

Stacks mentioned most often in Embedded Engineer postings. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

  • c++16 postings · p50 $119k
  • c15 postings · p50 $119k
  • python14 postings · p50 $138k
  • microcontrollers11 postings · p50 $124k
  • rtos11 postings · p50 $138k
  • networking9 postings · p50 $118k
  • debugging8 postings · p50 $118k
  • building management systems7 postings · p50 $118k

Embedded Engineer by city

Top hiring markets for Embedded Engineer. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

  • Austin25 postings
  • Non-US21 postings · p50 $119k
  • SF12 postings · p50 $168k
  • LA5 postings
  • US-Other5 postings · p50 $116k
  • Boston2 postings · p50 $117k

Frequently asked questions

What does a Embedded Engineer typically earn?
Median compensation for Embedded Engineer is in the table above, broken down by experience level. Numbers reflect the trailing 26 weeks of disclosed-salary postings only.
How wide is the compensation band for Embedded Engineer?
Band width varies by level. At the mid-level band, p25 sits at $110k and p90 at $149k — a ratio you can use to gauge how much variance to expect when interviewing for Embedded Engineer positions.
Where can I see live Embedded Engineer job postings?
The "Companies hiring Embedded Engineer" list below shows the companies with the most active postings for this role. You can also browse the underlying job posts at /jobs filtered to this role.

Methodology

Percentiles computed via PERCENTILE_CONT(p) WITHIN GROUP (ORDER BY salary_mid) on disclosed salary ranges only — full methodology.

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