What skills are most in demand for Embedded Systems Engineer roles?

The top skills required for Embedded Systems Engineer positions include various technical skills.

Embedded Systems Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£46,139 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£41,547 £46,139 £65,000

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Embedded Systems Engineer in United Kingdom is £46,139 per year as of July 2026, based on 73 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £41,547, while senior specialists can earn up to £65,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £350 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Embedded Systems Engineer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Embedded Systems Engineer over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Embedded Systems Engineer in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	193	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Embedded Systems Engineer	73	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	52	0	0
Entry Level	£41,547
Junior	£42,822
Median Salary	£46,139
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£51,304
Expert / Top Earners	£65,000

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	Action
Python	17%	Learn This
Git	14%	Learn This
C++	18%	Learn This
firmware development	12%	Learn This
embedded software development	14%	Learn This
Linux	14%	Learn This
hardware bring-up	13%	Learn This
embedded linux	20%	Learn This
technical documentation	11%	Learn This
control systems	10%	Learn This
embedded systems	11%	Learn This
bare-metal programming	20%	Learn This