Embedded Software Developer Salary in Columbus, OH

How much does an Embedded Software Developer make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Embedded Software Developer in Columbus, OH is $81,937. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $77,560 to $87,286, with most professionals earning between $73,575 and $92,157.

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What does an Embedded Software Developer do?

Common responsibilities of an Embedded Software Developer

Collaborate with team members to determine best practices and client requirements for software.

January 31, 2023

Hands-on laboratory experience with instrumentation, test equipment, and debug/test methods for both software and hardware.

December 20, 2022

Design and develop embedded software that control complex, safety-critical hydraulic and electrical control systems.

February 13, 2023

Participate in meetings and presentations, brainstorming ideas and communicating engineering concepts to individuals from all disciplines.

March 08, 2023

Understanding of general Cyber Security standards and NIST framework is a plus.

April 06, 2023

Review Software Specifications for adherence to Cyber Security Requirement compatibility.

April 16, 2023

Provide oversight to ensure quality of software development throughout product lifecycle.

April 16, 2023

Demonstrate a working knowledge of programming languages such as C, C++, JAVA, Ada, Rust, Assembly.

April 29, 2023

Develop solutions for various form factor embedded device targets, including microcontrollers and SoC environments running Linux.

May 15, 2023

Contribute to all aspects of the software development process including specification, development, design reviews and testing at all levels, including operating and testing the machines that run your software.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Embedded Software Developer in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

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77560

87286

81937

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

79178

89352

83722

What is the average salary for Embedded Software Developer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Embedded Software Developer in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Embedded Software Developer ranges from $77,560 to $87,286 with the average base salary of $81,937. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,178 to $89,352 with the average total cash compensation of $83,722.

View Average Salary for Embedded Software Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$81,937	$77,560 - $87,286
Bonus	$1,785	$1,618 - $2,066
Total Pay	$83,722	$79,178 - $89,352

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Embedded Software Developer Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,082 - $86,748	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,190 - $83,494	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,733 - $81,854	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,246 - $85,807	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $77,090 - $86,757	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,808 - $83,064	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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