How much does an Embedded Software Engineer make?

The national average salary for an Embedded Software Engineer is $105,947 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Embedded Software Engineer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2769 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Embedded Software Engineer employees.

The highest salary for an Embedded Software Engineer in United States is $156,911 per year.

The lowest salary for an Embedded Software Engineer in United States is $71,537 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Embedded Software Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Embedded Software Engineer.

Demand for embedded software engineers is increasing due to the rising number of cyberthreats and the nationwide dependency on cybersecurity. Along with this growing demand comes high potential for increase in salaries for occupations involving computer science.  Embedded software engineers earn income on the higher end of all computer occupations. As software engineering is typically a collaborative process, those who have gained enough knowledge and experience in the field often get promoted to supervise or manage these projects, increasing their earnings.

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Factors such as an advanced degree, professional certificates, work experience, and an average of $24,495.85 in extra pay per year can qualify an embedded software engineer as making good money. Glassdoor data reveals that 74% of embedded software engineers are satisfied with their salary.

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The average pay of an embedded software engineer is $130,443.21 per year. Individual pay varies widely and ranges from $85,744.14 to $201,738.03, depending on education, industry, location, and experience. An embedded software engineer can be promoted to a [senior engineer](https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/senior-embedded-software-engineer-salary-SRCH_KO0,33.htm), which often offers higher pay, after years of following the embedded software engineer career path.

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To improve your income as an embedded software engineer, focus on increasing your value through formal education, professional certification, and building soft skills. Get an advanced degree in a relevant field, such as an MS in software engineering or a Ph.D. in computer science. Alternatively, studying for a professional certification requires less time commitment. Popular online programs include the Certificate in Embedded & Real-Time Systems Programming from the University of Washington and Embedded Systems Engineering Certificate from UC Irvine. To get promoted to a senior or lead engineer, improve your soft skills, such as communication, leadership, teamwork, networking, and time management. You can take relevant courses or get a career coach.

Arm yourself with information whether you want to negotiate a higher salary for a job offer or your current position. Go to embedded software engineer jobs to find out the market rate for engineers with your experience. Use that as the starting point of your negotiation:

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