Junior Embedded Software Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Embedded Software Engineer make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Embedded Software Engineer in the United States is $118,016 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,028
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,828 to $124,827
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,373
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Junior Embedded Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $124,827 $10,402 $2,401 $60
Average $118,016 $9,835 $2,270 $57
25th Percentile $109,828 $9,152 $2,112 $53
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Embedded Software Engineer Salaries

A Junior 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 Junior Embedded Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior 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): $81,857
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,910
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,585
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,662
  • Expert (over 8 years): $164,175
Levels Salary
Embedded ... Level Junior Embedded Software Engineer$81,857
Embedded ... Level Junior Embedded Software Engineer$96,910
Junior Em... Level Junior Embedded Software Engineer$118,585
Embedded ... Level Junior Embedded Software Engineer$144,662
Embedded ... Level Junior Embedded Software Engineer$164,175
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$96,910 < 2 yrs
$118,585 2-4 yrs
$144,662 5-8 yrs
$164,175 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Junior 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:

  • San Jose: $148,854
  • San Francisco: $147,390
  • Oakland: $144,121

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Embedded Software Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Integrity (Mentioned in 4.17% Job Postings): Is about having strong principles and values, which you demonstrate through your conduct in the work environment. A common integrity definition states that people with integrity do the right thing even when nobody is watching.
  • Open Source (Mentioned in 4.33% Job Postings): Open source is a term that originally referred to open source software (OSS). Open source software is code that is designed to be publicly accessible—anyone can see, modify, and distribute the code as they see fit
  • Machine Learning (Mentioned in 2.49% Job Postings): Using mathematical models, data, and algorithms to help a computer learn without direct instruction.
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Integrity 4.17%
Open Source 4.33%
Machine Learning 2.49%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Junior Embedded Software Engineer's salary.
  • Relationship Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Machine Learning: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Relationship Management
 $123,917
5%
Insight
 $121,556
3%
Machine Learning
 $121,556
3%
Use Cases
 $121,556
3%
Collaboration
 $120,376
2%
Flexibility
 $120,376
2%
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Junior Embedded Software Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior 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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$109,828
Average $118,016/year
$124,827
$9,152
Average $9,835/month
$10,402
$2,112
Average $2,270/week
$2,401
$53
Average $57/hour
$60
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $124,827 $10,402 $2,401 $60
Average $118,016 $9,835 $2,270 $57
25th Percentile $109,828 $9,152 $2,112 $53

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Salary Trends for Junior Embedded Software Engineer

Salaries for a Junior Embedded Software Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $119,495 in 2023 to around $117,112 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Embedded Software Engineer salary trends, .

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