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Embedded Software Engineer salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Embedded Software Engineer at tech startups in United States is $183k a year (middle half $152k to $208k), based on 37 job postings from 20 companies that publish a pay range. 5% of these postings are remote.
$183kmedian, United States
$152k–$208kmiddle half (P25–P75)
37postings from 20 companies
5%remote postings
Ranks #176 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 13% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $182k. Average posted range: $149k to $207k.
Embedded Software Engineer pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $183k | $152k to $208k | 37 | 20 | 5% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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