What are the main factors that influence an Embedded Systems Programmer'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 Systems Programmer's salary?

An Embedded Systems Programmer's salary grows with experience: a Retail Loss Prevention Senior Auditor (4-7 years)earns $83,472, a Retail Loss Prevention Team Lead (7+ years)earns $67,962, a Embedded Systems Programmer (7+ years)earns $90,690, a Retail Loss Prevention Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $129,264, a Retail Loss Prevention Director (7+ years)earns $181,678,

What are the highest paying states for an Embedded Systems Programmer?

Embedded Systems Programmer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Systems Programmer roles are District of Columbia $97,994, California $97,622, Massachusetts $96,321. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Embedded Systems Programmer roles make?

Salaries for Embedded Systems Programmer level roles vary by specialization: Systems Programmer: $119,646; CICS Systems Programmer: $119,646; Embedded Systems Software Engineer: $111,004; Embedded Systems: $104,241; Embedded Systems Designer: $101,213.

Embedded Systems Programmer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Embedded Systems Programmer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Embedded Systems Programmer in Delaware is $89,834 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,362
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,386 to $97,962
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,142

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Embedded Systems Programmer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,962	$8,163	$1,884	$47
Average	$89,834	$7,486	$1,728	$43
25th Percentile	$76,386	$6,365	$1,469	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Systems Programmer Salaries

An Embedded Systems Programmer'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 Systems Programmer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Systems Programmer'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): $83,472
Early Career (1-2 years): $67,962
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,690
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,264
Expert (over 8 years): $181,678

Levels	Salary
Retail Lo... Level Embedded Systems Programmer	$83,472
Retail Lo... Level Embedded Systems Programmer	$67,962
Embedded ... Level Embedded Systems Programmer	$90,690
Retail Lo... Level Embedded Systems Programmer	$129,264
Retail Lo... Level Embedded Systems Programmer	$181,678

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How Do Embedded Systems Programmer 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 Systems Programmers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,994.
California: $97,622.
Massachusetts: $96,321.

District of Columbia $97,994 California $97,622 Massachusetts $96,321 Washington $95,967 New Jersey $95,932 Alaska $95,808 Connecticut $94,587 New York $94,091

Hawaii $92,507 Rhode Island $91,763 Maryland $91,259 Minnesota $90,568 Colorado $90,303 Illinois $90,214 Oregon $89,878 Delaware $89,630

New Hampshire $89,474 Virginia $89,126 Pennsylvania $88,108 Nevada $87,595 North Dakota $87,426 Michigan $87,161 Wisconsin $87,063 Vermont $86,869

Texas $86,329 Maine $86,293 Arizona $86,240 Ohio $86,178 Georgia $85,364 Indiana $84,957 Wyoming $84,877 Utah $84,753

Iowa $84,700 Kansas $84,276 Louisiana $84,152 North Carolina $84,107 Missouri $84,090 Florida $83,745 Montana $83,559 Nebraska $83,382

Kentucky $83,284 South Carolina $82,930 Tennessee $82,709 Idaho $82,620 New Mexico $81,974 Oklahoma $81,833 Alabama $81,311 South Dakota $80,434

Arkansas $79,956 West Virginia $79,700 Mississippi $78,930

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Systems Programmers

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: $92,763
Little Creek: $91,905
Magnolia: $92,285

Lincoln, DE $92,763 Little Creek, DE $91,905 Magnolia, DE $92,285 Milford, DE $92,763 Marydel, DE $91,560 Millsboro, DE $92,763 Millville, DE $93,383 Milton, DE $92,763

Nassau, DE $92,763 Ocean View, DE $93,383 Rehoboth Beach, DE $93,383 Seaford, DE $91,790 Selbyville, DE $93,383 Smyrna, DE $91,453 Viola, DE $92,285 Woodside, DE $92,020

Bear, DE $90,781 Newark, DE $90,816 Claymont, DE $90,887 Delaware City, DE $90,816 Hockessin, DE $90,887 Kirkwood, DE $90,816 Middletown, DE $91,268 Montchanin, DE $90,887

New Castle, DE $90,887 Odessa, DE $91,391 Port Penn, DE $90,568 Rockland, DE $90,887 Saint Georges, DE $90,816 Townsend, DE $91,259 Winterthur, DE $90,887 Lewes, DE $92,763

Wilmington, DE $90,887 Dover, DE $91,861 Dover Afb, DE $92,073 Bethany Beach, DE $93,383 Bethel, DE $91,790 Bridgeville, DE $92,763 Camden Wyoming, DE $91,958 Cheswold, DE $91,648

Clayton, DE $91,418 Dagsboro, DE $93,383 Delmar, DE $91,790 Ellendale, DE $92,763 Felton, DE $92,763 Fenwick Island, DE $93,383 Frankford, DE $93,383 Frederica, DE $92,763

Georgetown, DE $92,763 Greenwood, DE $92,763 Harbeson, DE $92,763 Harrington, DE $92,763 Hartly, DE $91,374 Houston, DE $92,763 Kenton, DE $91,418 Laurel, DE $91,790

Yorklyn, DE $90,887

Embedded Systems Programmer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Embedded Systems Programmer'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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$76,386

Average $89,834/year

$97,962

$6,365

Average $7,486/month

$8,163

$1,469

Average $1,728/week

$1,884

$37

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,962	$8,163	$1,884	$47
Average	$89,834	$7,486	$1,728	$43
25th Percentile	$76,386	$6,365	$1,469	$37

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