What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Software Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Embedded Software Engineer's salary?

An Embedded Software Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Embedded Software Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,091, an Embedded Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $97,170, an Embedded Software Engineer (4-7 years)earns $118,892, an Embedded Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $145,032, an Embedded Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $164,626,

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Software Engineer?

Embedded Software Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Software Engineer roles are District of Columbia $129,599, California $129,108, Massachusetts $127,387. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Software Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Software Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Embedded Software Engineer: $161,775; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,603; Embedded Software Engineer Lead: $155,045; Senior Embedded Software Engineer: $142,865; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,488.

Embedded Software Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Embedded Software Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Embedded Software Engineer in Delaware is $118,807 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $132,933
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,471 to $126,201
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,791

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Embedded Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,201	$10,517	$2,427	$61
Average	$118,807	$9,901	$2,285	$57
25th Percentile	$111,471	$9,289	$2,144	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Software Engineer Salaries

An Embedded Software Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Software Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,091
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,170
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,892
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $145,032
Expert (over 8 years): $164,626

Levels	Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Engineer	$82,091
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Engineer	$97,170
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Engineer	$118,892
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Engineer	$145,032
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Engineer	$164,626

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How Do Embedded Software Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Embedded Software Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $129,599.
California: $129,108.
Massachusetts: $127,387.

District of Columbia $129,599 California $129,108 Massachusetts $127,387 Washington $126,919 New Jersey $126,872 Alaska $126,708 Connecticut $125,093 New York $124,437

Hawaii $122,342 Rhode Island $121,359 Maryland $120,692 Minnesota $119,779 Colorado $119,428 Illinois $119,310 Oregon $118,866 Delaware $118,538

New Hampshire $118,332 Virginia $117,871 Pennsylvania $116,525 Nevada $115,846 North Dakota $115,623 Michigan $115,272 Wisconsin $115,143 Vermont $114,886

Texas $114,172 Maine $114,125 Arizona $114,055 Ohio $113,973 Georgia $112,896 Indiana $112,358 Wyoming $112,252 Utah $112,088

Iowa $112,018 Kansas $111,456 Louisiana $111,292 North Carolina $111,234 Missouri $111,211 Florida $110,754 Montana $110,508 Nebraska $110,274

Kentucky $110,145 South Carolina $109,677 Tennessee $109,385 Idaho $109,267 New Mexico $108,413 Oklahoma $108,226 Alabama $107,535 South Dakota $106,376

Arkansas $105,744 West Virginia $105,405 Mississippi $104,386

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Software Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $122,682
Little Creek: $121,546
Magnolia: $122,049

Lincoln, DE $122,682 Little Creek, DE $121,546 Magnolia, DE $122,049 Milford, DE $122,682 Marydel, DE $121,090 Millsboro, DE $122,682 Millville, DE $123,501 Milton, DE $122,682

Nassau, DE $122,682 Ocean View, DE $123,501 Rehoboth Beach, DE $123,501 Seaford, DE $121,394 Selbyville, DE $123,501 Smyrna, DE $120,949 Viola, DE $122,049 Woodside, DE $121,698

Bear, DE $120,060 Newark, DE $120,106 Claymont, DE $120,200 Delaware City, DE $120,106 Hockessin, DE $120,200 Kirkwood, DE $120,106 Middletown, DE $120,703 Montchanin, DE $120,200

New Castle, DE $120,200 Odessa, DE $120,867 Port Penn, DE $119,779 Rockland, DE $120,200 Saint Georges, DE $120,106 Townsend, DE $120,692 Winterthur, DE $120,200 Lewes, DE $122,682

Wilmington, DE $120,200 Dover, DE $121,488 Dover Afb, DE $121,769 Bethany Beach, DE $123,501 Bethel, DE $121,394 Bridgeville, DE $122,682 Camden Wyoming, DE $121,616 Cheswold, DE $121,207

Clayton, DE $120,902 Dagsboro, DE $123,501 Delmar, DE $121,394 Ellendale, DE $122,682 Felton, DE $122,682 Fenwick Island, DE $123,501 Frankford, DE $123,501 Frederica, DE $122,682

Georgetown, DE $122,682 Greenwood, DE $122,682 Harbeson, DE $122,682 Harrington, DE $122,682 Hartly, DE $120,844 Houston, DE $122,682 Kenton, DE $120,902 Laurel, DE $121,394

Yorklyn, DE $120,200

Embedded Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Software Engineer'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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$111,471

Average $118,807/year

$126,201

$9,289

Average $9,901/month

$10,517

$2,144

Average $2,285/week

$2,427

$54

Average $57/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$126,201	$10,517	$2,427	$61
Average	$118,807	$9,901	$2,285	$57
25th Percentile	$111,471	$9,289	$2,144	$54

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