Embedded Engineer salary benchmark
Firmware + hardware-adjacent software.
Updated
Embedded Engineer at the mid-level band posts a p50 of $118k across 7 qualifying postings. Band width (p25–p90) at the mid-level band spans $105k – $174k.
| Level | p25 | p50 | p75 | p90 | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mid | $105k | $118k | $133k | $174k | 7 |
Companies hiring Embedded Engineer
Top 5 by active postings over the trailing 26 weeks.
- Apple57 roles
- Anduril11 roles · p50 $175k
- BETA Technologies10 roles · p50 $98k
- Cowboy Space4 roles · p50 $181k
- Ambiq Micro3 roles
Common stacks for Embedded Engineer
Stacks mentioned most often in Embedded Engineer postings. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.
- typescript5 postings · p50 $115k
- aws4 postings · p50 $102k
- debugging4 postings · p50 $118k
- rtl design4 postings
- verification4 postings
- rust3 postings · p50 $171k
- git3 postings · p50 $121k
- analog design3 postings · p50 $118k
Embedded Engineer by city
Top hiring markets for Embedded Engineer. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.
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 $105k and p90 at $174k — 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.