C/C++ salaries
Average salary
$172.3–295.9K/ year
25th percentile
$140K
Median
$231.3K
75th percentile
$356.5K
Based on
421 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $102.4–179.9K | $100.8–159.3K | +9% |
| Mid-level | $154.8–245.5K | $156.5–242.2K | +0% |
| Senior | $179.1–310.1K | $193–291.1K | +1% |
| Director | $218.4–360.2K | $243.3–331K | +1% |
| Executive | $308–474.4K | $253.7–349.5K | +30% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
320 jobs
$178.2–301.3K
CU
California, United States
278 jobs
$181.6–306.6K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
215 jobs
$175.5–309K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
27 jobs
$264.8–368.8K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
21 jobs
$165.7–241.9K
TU
Texas, United States
19 jobs
$139.9–271.7K
AT
Austin, TX, United States
18 jobs
$139.9–274.4K
SJ
San Jose, CA, United States
11 jobs
$157.6–284.9K
LN
Livingston, NJ, United States
8 jobs
$165.8–241.4K
NJ
New Jersey, United States
8 jobs
$165.8–241.4K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for C/C++?
- The average salary for C/C++ is $172,291.00 – $295,886.00 per year, based on 421 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for C/C++ calculated?
- These figures are aggregated from current and recent job postings on this board that disclose pay, then averaged across roles. They are estimates, not guarantees of compensation.