How much does a Firmware Engineer make?

Updated Sep 19, 2023

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$125,172 / yrTotal Pay
$110,717 / yrBase Pay
$14,454 / yrAdditional Pay

$125,172

 / yr
$86K$185K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Firmware Engineer is $125,172 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $110,717 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $14,454 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Firmware Engineer in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Firmware Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and Apple.

1
Meta
Meta
$243,435/yr
724 open jobs
2
Google
$231,933/yr
3
Apple
$203,028/yr
7
Tesla
$182,713/yr
8
AMX
$179,333/yr
9
SanDisk
$179,163/yr
10
Zoox
$178,414/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Firmware Engineer in United States

1Meta$243,435
2Google$231,933
3Apple$203,028
4Amazon Lab126$200,129
5Amazon$193,390
6Silicon Labs$184,031
7Tesla$182,713
8AMX$179,333
9SanDisk$179,163
10Zoox$178,414

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Intel Corporation
4.1
Firmware EngineerSee 363 salaries from all locations

$162,799

 / yr
Samsung Semiconductor Inc (US)
4
Firmware EngineerSee 135 salaries from all locations

$165,049

 / yr
Western Digital
3.7
Firmware EngineerSee 110 salaries from all locations

$160,494

 / yr
Apple
4.2
Firmware EngineerSee 88 salaries from all locations

$203,028

 / yr
Seagate Technology
3.6
Firmware EngineerSee 75 salaries from all locations

$158,163

 / yr
Aerotek
3.5
Firmware EngineerSee 66 salaries from all locations

$138,748

 / yr
HP Inc.
4.2
Firmware EngineerSee 38 salaries from all locations

$140,621

 / yr

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Tesla
3.6
Firmware EngineerSee 36 salaries from all locations

$182,713

 / yr
Marvell Technology
4.1
Firmware EngineerSee 34 salaries from all locations

$162,306

 / yr
Micron Technology
3.7
Firmware EngineerSee 32 salaries from all locations

$155,137

 / yr
Trimble
4.2
Firmware EngineerSee 31 salaries from all locations

$136,136

 / yr
Lexmark International
4
Firmware EngineerSee 28 salaries from all locations

$129,763

 / yr
IBM
3.9
Firmware EngineerSee 27 salaries from all locations

$144,976

 / yr
Arm
4.2
Firmware EngineerSee 25 salaries from all locations

$170,799

 / yr
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro)
2.8
Firmware EngineerSee 20 salaries from all locations

$144,442

 / yr
Milwaukee Tool
4.2
Firmware EngineerSee 19 salaries from all locations

$121,455

 / yr
Meta
3.9
Firmware EngineerSee 17 salaries from all locations

$243,435

 / yr
Crestron Electronics
3.8
Firmware EngineerSee 16 salaries from all locations

$128,858

 / yr
AMD
4.2
Firmware EngineerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$164,016

 / yr
Broadcom
3.7
Firmware EngineerSee 15 salaries from all locations

$155,380

 / yr
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Firmware Engineer Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Intel Corporation Firmware Engineer salaries - 363 salaries reported$162,799/yr
Samsung Semiconductor Inc (US) Firmware Engineer salaries - 135 salaries reported$165,049/yr
Western Digital Firmware Engineer salaries - 110 salaries reported$160,494/yr
Apple Firmware Engineer salaries - 88 salaries reported$203,028/yr
Seagate Technology Firmware Engineer salaries - 75 salaries reported$158,163/yr
Aerotek Firmware Engineer salaries - 66 salaries reported$138,748/yr
HP Inc. Firmware Engineer salaries - 38 salaries reported$140,621/yr
Tesla Firmware Engineer salaries - 36 salaries reported$182,713/yr
Marvell Technology Firmware Engineer salaries - 34 salaries reported$162,306/yr
Micron Technology Firmware Engineer salaries - 32 salaries reported$155,137/yr
Trimble Firmware Engineer salaries - 31 salaries reported$136,136/yr
Lexmark International Firmware Engineer salaries - 28 salaries reported$129,763/yr
IBM Firmware Engineer salaries - 27 salaries reported$144,976/yr
Arm Firmware Engineer salaries - 25 salaries reported$170,799/yr
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) Firmware Engineer salaries - 20 salaries reported$144,442/yr
Milwaukee Tool Firmware Engineer salaries - 19 salaries reported$121,455/yr
Meta Firmware Engineer salaries - 17 salaries reported$243,435/yr
Crestron Electronics Firmware Engineer salaries - 16 salaries reported$128,858/yr
AMD Firmware Engineer salaries - 15 salaries reported$164,016/yr
Broadcom Firmware Engineer salaries - 15 salaries reported$155,380/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Firmware Engineer in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Firmware Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $158,163, Healthcare with a median total pay of $142,749, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $140,478, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $137,059, and Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $134,619.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$158,163

    9% Higher than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$142,749

    1% Lower than other industries

  • ManufacturingManufacturing$140,478

    2% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$137,059

    5% Lower than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$134,619

    7% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

Top paying companies in Information Technology for Firmware Engineer are Meta, Google, and Apple.

MetaMeta$243,435/yr
GoogleGoogle$231,933/yr
AppleApple$203,028/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Engineering?

Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Firmware Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$185,000

/yr

$160K | $25K

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Firmware Developer

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Firmware Engineer

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$82,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Firmware Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Firmware Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$160,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Firmware Engineer

United States of America

 | <1 year

$20

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Firmware Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$120,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Firmware Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$145,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Firmware Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$159,000

/yr

$130K | $29K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago

Firmware Engineer pay FAQ

The average salary for a Firmware Engineer is $125,172 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2663 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Firmware Engineer employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Firmware Engineer in United States is $153,776 per year.

The lowest salary for a Firmware Engineer in United States is $102,635 per year.

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

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