Embedded Systems Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$128,686 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert
$93,228 $128,686 $185,000
Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Embedded Systems Engineer in United States is $128,686 per year as of July 2026, based on 68 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $93,228, while senior specialists can earn up to $185,000. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $1,010 per day.

Salary Trend

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

πŸ“Š Salary Histogram

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

πŸ“Š Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric 2026 Same Period 2025 Same Period 2024
Rank 372 - -
Rank change year-on-year - - -
Permanent jobs citing Embedded Systems Engineer 68 0 0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States 0.12% 0.11% 0.10%
Number of salaries quoted 31 0 0
Entry Level $93,228
Junior $102,862
Median Salary $128,686
Median salary change vs last year - - -
Senior $150,000
Expert / Top Earners $185,000

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