How much does Embedded Software Engineer make?

The average salary for Embedded Software Engineer is A$99,750 per year or A$48 per hour, with top earners making up to A$143,425 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$82,500 (25th percentile) to A$127,750 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 72 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Embedded Software Engineer employees.

What is the highest salary for Embedded Software Engineer?

The highest salary for Embedded Software Engineer is A$127,750 per year, A$10,646 per month or A$61 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Embedded Software Engineer?

The lowest salary for Embedded Software Engineer is A$82,500 per year, A$6,875 per month or A$40 per hour.

What is the salary trajectory of Embedded Software Engineer?

The salary trajectory of Embedded Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at A$73,800 per year (estimate) and goes up to A$92,750 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.

What is the salary trend for Embedded Software Engineers?

Demand for embedded software engineers is on the rise, as cybersecurity of devices becomes increasingly important, as well as embedded systems becoming more popular in household devices. Embedded software engineers earn income on the higher end of computer occupations, which is somewhat over the average national salary. As software engineering is a collaborative process, those who have gained enough knowledge and experience in the field often get promoted to supervise or manage these projects, increasing their earnings.

Embedded Software Engineer Director Salaries

Embedded Software Engineer Director Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$80K - A$120K/yr

A$93K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$7K/yrAverage

A$3K - A$8K/yrRange

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Last updated Nov 21, 202272 Salaries submitted

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Embedded Software Engineer Director

A$80K–A$120K/yr

Popular companies for Embedded Software Engineer Directors in Australia

131 results

Seeing Machines Limited3.0★

A$82K - A$135K/yr Total pay

A$126K Median

Embedded Software Engineer

Topcon Positioning Systems3.9★

A$67K - A$93K/yr Total pay

A$72K Median

Embedded Software Engineer

Applied EV2.6★

A$76K - A$113K/yr Total pay

A$93K Median

Embedded Software Engineer

Advanced Navigation3.7★

A$117K - A$147K/yr Total pay

A$120K Median

Embedded Software Engineer

ActronAir3.8★

A$95K - A$120K/yr Total pay

A$100K Median

Embedded Software Engineer

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Recent salaries shared by Embedded Software Engineer Director

50 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Embedded Software Engineer

|

1-3 years

A$81K - A$95K/yr

North Melbourne

submitted on May 2, 2026

A$81K - A$95K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer

|

1-3 years

A$134K/yr

(A$134K • A$0)

Frankston

submitted on Apr 27, 2026

A$134K/yr

A$134K • A$0

Embedded Software Engineer

|

4-6 years

A$83K - A$96K/yr

Adelaide

submitted on Mar 18, 2026

A$83K - A$96K/yr

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Embedded Software Engineer

|

4-6 years

A$101K/yr

(A$93K • A$8K)

Adelaide

submitted on Feb 4, 2026

A$101K/yr

A$93K • A$8K

Embedded Software Engineer

|

15+ years

A$92K - A$107K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Nov 27, 2025

A$92K - A$107K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer

|

7-9 years

A$136K - A$158K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Sep 27, 2025

A$136K - A$158K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer

|

1-3 years

A$73K/yr

(A$73K • A$0)

Canberra

submitted on Jul 2, 2025

A$73K/yr

A$73K • A$0

Embedded Software Engineer

|

4-6 years

A$112K/yr

(A$112K • A$0)

Scoresby

submitted on Jun 1, 2025

A$112K/yr

A$112K • A$0

Embedded Software Engineer

|

4-6 years

A$88K - A$102K/yr

Brisbane

submitted on Apr 11, 2025

A$88K - A$102K/yr

Embedded Software Engineer

|

1-3 years

A$74K - A$86K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Mar 15, 2025

A$74K - A$86K/yr

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