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

An Embedded Software Developer's salary grows with experience: an Embedded Software Developer (0-2 years)earns $81,322, an Embedded Software Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $96,260, an Embedded Software Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $117,778, an Embedded Software Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,673, an Embedded Software Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $163,084,

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

Embedded Software Developer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Embedded Software Developer roles are District of Columbia $89,822, California $89,481, Massachusetts $88,289. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Embedded Software Developer level roles vary by specialization: Embedded Software Engineering Director: $212,206; Embedded Software Engineer V: $160,603; Embedded Software Engineering Manager: $153,594; Embedded Software Engineer IV: $141,488; Embedded Software Engineering Developer: $117,051.

Embedded Software Developer Salary in Nevada

How much does an Embedded Software Developer make in Nevada?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Embedded Software Developer in Nevada is $81,450 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,841
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,292 to $88,459
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,686

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Embedded Software Developer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,459	$7,372	$1,701	$43
Average	$81,450	$6,787	$1,566	$39
25th Percentile	$75,292	$6,274	$1,448	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Embedded Software Developer Salaries

An Embedded Software Developer'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 Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Embedded Software Developer'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): $81,322
Early Career (1-2 years): $96,260
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,778
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,673
Expert (over 8 years): $163,084

Levels	Salary
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Developer	$81,322
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Developer	$96,260
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Developer	$117,778
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Developer	$143,673
Embedded ... Level Embedded Software Developer	$163,084

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How Do Embedded Software Developer 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 Developers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $89,822.
California: $89,481.
Massachusetts: $88,289.

District of Columbia $89,822 California $89,481 Massachusetts $88,289 Washington $87,964 New Jersey $87,932 Alaska $87,818 Connecticut $86,698 New York $86,244

Hawaii $84,792 Rhode Island $84,111 Maryland $83,648 Minnesota $83,015 Colorado $82,772 Illinois $82,691 Oregon $82,383 Delaware $82,155

New Hampshire $82,013 Virginia $81,693 Pennsylvania $80,760 Nevada $80,290 North Dakota $80,135 Michigan $79,892 Wisconsin $79,803 Vermont $79,624

Texas $79,130 Maine $79,097 Arizona $79,048 Ohio $78,992 Georgia $78,245 Indiana $77,872 Wyoming $77,799 Utah $77,685

Iowa $77,637 Kansas $77,247 Louisiana $77,134 North Carolina $77,093 Missouri $77,077 Florida $76,761 Montana $76,590 Nebraska $76,428

Kentucky $76,339 South Carolina $76,014 Tennessee $75,811 Idaho $75,730 New Mexico $75,138 Oklahoma $75,008 Alabama $74,530 South Dakota $73,727

Arkansas $73,288 West Virginia $73,053 Mississippi $72,347

Top Paying Cities for Embedded Software Developers

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:

The Lakes: $79,632
Alamo: $78,416
Henderson: $79,308

The Lakes, NV $79,632 Alamo, NV $78,416 Henderson, NV $79,308 Beatty, NV $78,416 Blue Diamond, NV $79,146 Boulder City, NV $78,497 Bunkerville, NV $78,416 Caliente, NV $78,416

Dyer, NV $80,801 Goldfield, NV $80,801 Hiko, NV $78,416 Indian Springs, NV $78,416 Jean, NV $78,416 Amargosa Valley, NV $78,416 Logandale, NV $78,416 Manhattan, NV $79,973

Mercury, NV $78,416 Mesquite, NV $78,416 Moapa, NV $78,416 Laughlin, NV $78,416 North Las Vegas, NV $79,632 Coyote Springs, NV $78,416 Cal Nev Ari, NV $78,416 Overton, NV $78,416

Pahrump, NV $78,416 Panaca, NV $78,416 Pioche, NV $78,416 Round Mountain, NV $79,973 Searchlight, NV $78,416 Silverpeak, NV $80,801 Tonopah, NV $79,454 Sloan, NV $79,308

Las Vegas, NV $79,632 Nellis Afb, NV $79,389 Ely, NV $75,998 Austin, NV $79,973 Baker, NV $76,420 Duckwater, NV $78,416 Eureka, NV $76,801 Lund, NV $77,085

Mc Gill, NV $76,420 Ruth, NV $76,420 Crystal Bay, NV $82,172 Dayton, NV $80,614 Denio, NV $77,158 Empire, NV $80,071 Fallon, NV $79,973 Fernley, NV $80,054

Gabbs, NV $79,973 Gardnerville, NV $79,884 Genoa, NV $80,776 Gerlach, NV $80,071 Glenbrook, NV $80,857 Golconda, NV $76,801 Hawthorne, NV $79,884 Imlay, NV $80,071

Lovelock, NV $80,071 Luning, NV $79,884 Mc Dermitt, NV $74,254 Mina, NV $79,884 Minden, NV $80,857 Nixon, NV $80,062 Orovada, NV $77,158 Paradise Valley, NV $72,356

Schurz, NV $79,884 Silver City, NV $81,101 Silver Springs, NV $80,046 Smith, NV $79,884 Sparks, NV $81,287 Sun Valley, NV $81,287 Valmy, NV $76,801 Verdi, NV $81,287

Virginia City, NV $81,101 Wadsworth, NV $80,095 Wellington, NV $79,884 Winnemucca, NV $80,071 Yerington, NV $79,884 Zephyr Cove, NV $80,533 Stateline, NV $80,452 Incline Village, NV $81,020

Reno, NV $81,287 Carson City, NV $81,101 Washoe Valley, NV $81,101 Elko, NV $70,457 Spring Creek, NV $70,457 Battle Mountain, NV $79,973 Crescent Valley, NV $70,457 Carlin, NV $70,457

Deeth, NV $70,457 Halleck, NV $70,457 Jackpot, NV $70,457 Jarbidge, NV $70,457 Lamoille, NV $70,457 Montello, NV $70,457 Mountain City, NV $70,457 Owyhee, NV $70,457

Ruby Valley, NV $70,457 Tuscarora, NV $70,457 Wells, NV $70,457 West Wendover, NV $74,651

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

Understanding how an Embedded Software Developer'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

$75,292

Average $81,450/year

$88,459

$6,274

Average $6,787/month

$7,372

$1,448

Average $1,566/week

$1,701

$36

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,459	$7,372	$1,701	$43
Average	$81,450	$6,787	$1,566	$39
25th Percentile	$75,292	$6,274	$1,448	$36

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