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Average Embedded Software Developer Salary in Palestine for 2026

An embedded software developer in Palestine earns about 20,940 EGP a year. It sits roughly in line with the national average.

Pay ranges widely from country to country and from role to role. The lowest reported salaries in Palestine sit around 7,820 EGP a year, while the very top stretches to 31,520 EGP. Everything on this page is in Egyptian pound (EGP, symbol E£), which lets you compare numbers like-for-like without worrying about exchange rates.

The numbers here are pulled together from official government wage data, large independent salary surveys, and aggregated worker-reported pay. Most reported salaries include the benefits that are common in Palestine, such as housing or transport allowances, which is worth keeping in mind if you're comparing against a country where those are usually paid on top.


How much does an embedded software developer make in Palestine?

Average salary
20,940 EGP
1,745 EGP per month
Lowest reported
7,820 EGP
651 EGP per month
Highest reported
31,520 EGP
2,626 EGP per month

A typical embedded software developer working in Palestine brings home around 1,745 EGP a month before tax. Entry-level pay starts near 7,820 EGP, and the top of the ladder reaches roughly 31,520 EGP for the most experienced and specialised people in the role.

The wide gap between low end and top end reflects how much pay can vary inside the same job title. A junior embedded software developer working at a small local employer earns very different money from a senior at a multinational. Skills, employer, city and years in the seat all push the number around.


How embedded software developer pay ranges in Palestine

A good way to think about salary in Palestine is to look at the distribution rather than the headline average. Half of all embedded software developers in Palestine earn less than 19,940 EGP a year, and the other half earn more. That middle number is the median, and it is usually more useful than the average for answering "is my pay normal here".

Looking at the quartiles fills in the picture. A quarter of earners take home less than 13,560 EGP (the 25th percentile), and a quarter clear 28,900 EGP (the 75th percentile). The middle 50% of embedded software developers sit somewhere inside that band, which is where the typical reader of this page probably lives.

The very lowest reported salaries sit around 7,820 EGP. The highest stretch to 31,520 EGP, though only a small fraction of earners ever reach that level. If you are deciding whether your own offer or current pay is reasonable, work out which of those four bands you would fall into and use that as your reference point.

7,820
Low
19,940
Median
31,520
High
13,560
25th
28,900
75th
The middle 50% sit between the 25th and 75th percentile Tails are the lowest and highest reported All figures in EGP

Embedded software developer pay by experience in Palestine

Years of experience is the single biggest lever on pay for an embedded software developer in Palestine, ahead of education and almost any other single factor. The longer you have been in the role, the more your employer can trust you to handle complexity, mentor others and act independently, all of which command higher pay. The chart below shows how the typical embedded software developer salary changes as you move through the career ladder.

  • 0-2 Years
    12,760 EGP
  • 2-5 Years
    +35% from previous
    17,260 EGP
  • 5-10 Years
    +19% from previous
    20,460 EGP
  • 10-15 Years
    +25% from previous
    25,660 EGP
  • 15-20 Years
    +3% from previous
    26,400 EGP
  • 20+ Years
    +14% from previous
    30,220 EGP

The single largest jump on the ladder is from 0 - 2 Years to 2 - 5 Years, where pay rises by about 35%. That is the point at which a embedded software developer typically goes from "competent in the role" to "the person other people in the team learn from", and the market pays well for that step.


Embedded software developer pay by education in Palestine

Education sits alongside experience as one of the biggest factors driving embedded software developer pay in Palestine. Higher qualifications consistently pull higher salaries, but the size of the gap tends to be smallest at junior levels and widens as people move up. Two people in the same role with the same years of experience but different degrees can end up earning very different money once they reach mid-career.

Below is the average embedded software developer salary in Palestine broken down by the highest level of education a worker has completed.

  • Certificate or Diploma
    14,620 EGP
  • Bachelor's Degree
    +44% from previous
    21,020 EGP
  • Master's Degree
    +47% from previous
    30,800 EGP

Embedded software developer gender pay gap in Palestine

The gender pay gap is a stubborn feature of almost every labour market, and Palestine is no exception. Male embedded software developers in Palestine earn an average of 23,380 EGP a year, while female embedded software developers earn around 18,940 EGP. That works out to a 23% gap in favour of men, even when comparing people doing the same work.

A pay gap of this size has a real long-term cost. Over a typical thirty-year career it can add up to several years of pay, and it compounds through pensions, retirement contributions and bonus-linked stock. Some of the gap is explained by women being more likely to work part-time, take career breaks, or be steered toward lower-paying specialisations. Some of it is straightforward unequal pay for the same job, which is harder to defend.

Embedded Software Developer gender pay gap

19%

Men earn this much more than women on average in Palestine.

Men 23,380 EGP
Women 18,940 EGP

Pay raises for an embedded software developer in Palestine

Most countries hand out at least some kind of pay raise every year, typically when an employee's contract is reviewed or as a cost-of-living adjustment to keep wages roughly in step with inflation. The rhythm and size of those raises varies hugely between industries.

A typical worker doing this role in Palestine sees a raise of about 8% every 30 months, which works out to roughly 3% on an annual basis. That figure is the typical underlying rate; in years where inflation runs high you can usually expect a bit more, and in flat-economy years a bit less.

Across all jobs in Palestine, the national average raise is around 5% every 28 months.

By industry

Industries with the highest pay raises in Palestine:

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Travel
    2%
  • Construction
  • Education
    1%

By experience level

Experienced workers tend to see larger raises. Retaining a senior is cheaper than replacing them, so employers fight harder for them.

  • Junior Level
    3% - 5%
  • Mid-Career
  • Senior Level
  • Top Management

Embedded software developer bonus rates in Palestine

Bonuses are the other half of total compensation, and they vary a lot between jobs and industries. Some roles are paid almost entirely in base salary; others lean heavily on bonus structures tied to revenue, project completion or company performance. Whether a job pays a bonus, how big it is, and how often it lands all factor into whether the headline salary is actually a good offer.

40%

40% of embedded software developers in Palestine reported a bonus of some kind in the past twelve months. That makes an embedded software developer a low-bonus role overall, which is useful context when you're weighing up a job offer where the base is below market.

Among those who did receive a bonus, the size of the payment varied substantially. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary. The remaining 60% of embedded software developers reported no bonus at all over the same period.

Which careers pay bonuses in Palestine

Revenue-facing roles tend to pay the biggest bonuses. Operational and support roles tend toward smaller, more predictable ones.

  • Finance
  • Architecture
  • Sales
  • Business Development
  • Marketing / Advertising
  • Information Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Customer Service
  • Human Resources
  • Construction
  • Transport
  • Hospitality

Embedded software developer: public vs private sector pay

Public-sector pay in Palestine is about 2% more than private-sector pay for similar work. The private sector typically offers stronger upside and bigger bonuses; the public sector typically offers better benefits and stability.

Public vs private pay gap

2%

Public-sector workers earn this much more than private-sector workers in Palestine on average.

Public sector 20,760 EGP
Private sector 20,300 EGP

Embedded software developer salary by city in Palestine

Embedded software developer pay is not even across Palestine. The chart below shows the highest-paying cities in the dataset, followed by the full location table.

  • Diffah
  • Gazza
  • Jerusalim
  • Ramallah
LocationTypeAverageMedianRange
DiffahCity21,560 EGP19,160 EGP10,080-31,520 EGP
GazzaCity19,160 EGP19,160 EGP9,980-29,600 EGP
JerusalimCity17,740 EGP21,100 EGP7,240-30,700 EGP
RamallahCity15,920 EGP19,640 EGP10,100-26,100 EGP


Embedded Software Developer in Palestine: FAQs

  • How much does an embedded software developer make per month in Palestine?

    An embedded software developer in Palestine earns about 1,745 EGP a month before tax, based on an annual average of 20,940 EGP.

  • What's the salary range for an embedded software developer in Palestine?

    Entry-level embedded software developers in Palestine start near 7,820 EGP. Top-end pay reaches around 31,520 EGP. The middle 50% of earners sit between 13,560 and 28,900 EGP.

  • Is the median embedded software developer salary in Palestine higher or lower than the average?

    The median is 19,940 EGP, lower than the average of 20,940 EGP. Half of embedded software developers in Palestine earn below the median, half earn above it.

  • What's the gender pay gap for embedded software developers in Palestine?

    Men working as an embedded software developer in Palestine earn around 23% more than women on average (23,380 vs 18,940 EGP a year).

  • Do embedded software developers in Palestine get bonuses?

    About 40% of embedded software developers in Palestine reported a bonus in the past 12 months. Reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7% of base salary.

  • Do embedded software developers earn more in the public or private sector in Palestine?

    In Palestine, the public sector pays an embedded software developer about 2% more on average. Public-sector pay tends to be steadier; private-sector pay tends to offer bigger upside.

  • How often do embedded software developers in Palestine get a pay raise?

    An embedded software developer in Palestine sees a raise of around 8% every 30 months, equivalent to roughly 3% a year.