Embedded Systems Engineer Salary UK 2025
Last updated: June 2025 • 7 min read • Written by: ClickMasters HR Team • Reviewed by: Reviewed annually
Direct Answer
Embedded Systems Engineer salaries range from £32,000 to £720–£1,000/day. IEC 62443 (industrial cybersecurity) and IEC 61508 (functional safety) expertise commands 30–50% premium for safety-critical roles. ARM architecture expertise (UK-headquartered ARM Holdings) is the most common embedded platform. Medical device software (IEC 62304) expertise is highly valued in Oxford/Cambridge/Surrey life sciences corridors.
Market Outlook
Embedded Systems Engineers are a specialised UK engineering profile — combining software engineering with hardware-level programming (C, C++, RTOS). Demand is driven by IoT expansion, electric vehicle technology, aerospace and defence, and medical devices.
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Approximately £82,000–£120,000 mid-level. London +20–30%.
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