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Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salary in California

How much does an Embedded Software Engineering Manager make in California?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineering Manager in California is $169,414 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $81.

However, an Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $189,799
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $156,541 to $180,085
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $144,821
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Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $180,085 $15,007 $3,463 $87
Average $169,414 $14,118 $3,258 $81
25th Percentile $156,541 $13,045 $3,010 $75
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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salaries

An Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Software Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Embedded Software Engineer VI ( years): $0
  • Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor ( years): $0
  • Embedded Software Engineering Manager (10+ years): $169,414
  • Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager ( years): $0
  • Embedded Software Engineering Director (10+ years): $234,063
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Embedded Software Engineer VI years$0
Embedded Software Engineering Supervisor years$0
Embedded Software Engineering Manager10+ years$169,414
Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager years$0
Embedded Software Engineering Director10+ years$234,063
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Top Paying Cities for Embedded Software Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $170,136
  • West Hollywood: $170,136
  • Dodgertown: $170,136

Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Software Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$156,541
Average $169,414/year
$180,085
$13,045
Average $14,118/month
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Average $3,258/week
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Average $81/hour
$87
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $180,085 $15,007 $3,463 $87
Average $169,414 $14,118 $3,258 $81
25th Percentile $156,541 $13,045 $3,010 $75

Embedded Software Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Embedded Software Engineering Director

For an Embedded Software Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Embedded Software Engineering Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $234,063 - a projected growth of 38% over your current level.

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