Frequently asked questions about Embedded Software Engineer salaries
The average salary for Embedded Software Engineer is NZ$80,250 per year or NZ$39 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$114,061 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$72,888 (25th percentile) to NZ$98,761 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 33 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Embedded Software Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Embedded Software Engineer is NZ$98,761 per year, NZ$8,230 per month or NZ$47 per hour.
The lowest salary for Embedded Software Engineer is NZ$72,888 per year, NZ$6,074 per month or NZ$35 per hour.
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.