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Embedded Firmware Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Embedded Firmware Engineer in San Francisco, CA.

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Demand: +44% (Very High Growth)
$190,440
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $91.56/hr
📊 80% Range: $131,100 – $289,800
📍 Regional Multiplier: +38% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $131,100
25th % Junior $160,770
50th % Median $190,440
75th % Senior $240,120
90th % Top 10% $289,800
Base Annual Salary $190,440
Target Annual Bonus $22,853
Annual Stock / Equity $41,897
Total Compensation (TC) $255,190
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Francisco, CA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Embedded Firmware Engineer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$131,100
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Embedded Firmware Engineer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$190,440
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$240,120
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$289,800

Embedded Firmware Engineer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$190,440

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$187,680

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$184,920

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$176,640

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$176,640

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$176,640

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$172,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$172,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Embedded Firmware Engineer provides high-value specialization, system design, and verified technical leadership in their designated domain. Fast career velocity and competitive salary ranges.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Clinical Doctoral Degree
Experience Benchmark
2-5+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+44% (Very High Growth)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Embedded Firmware Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

The median annual salary for a Embedded Firmware Engineer in San Francisco, CA is $190,440, with entry-level professionals earning around $131,100 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $289,800.

What is the average hourly rate for a Embedded Firmware Engineer in San Francisco, CA?

On average, a Embedded Firmware Engineer in San Francisco, CA makes approximately $91.56 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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