What skills are most in demand for Firmware Engineer roles?

The top skills required for Firmware Engineer positions include various technical skills.

Firmware Engineer Salary & Pay Rates in United States

Market analysis based on live job data.

$105,213 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

$92,909 $105,213 $165,167

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Firmware Engineer in United States is $105,213 per year as of July 2026, based on 93 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at $92,909, while senior specialists can earn up to $165,167. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately $900 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United States citing Firmware Engineer.

📊 Salary Histogram

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

📊 Market Demand

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

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	256	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Firmware Engineer	93	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United States	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	71	0	0
Entry Level	$92,909
Junior	$96,131
Median Salary	$105,213
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	$122,332
Expert / Top Earners	$165,167

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	Action
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hardware bring-up	15%	Learn This
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