C++ salaries
Average salary
$168.2–288.6K/ year
25th percentile
$136K
Median
$226.8K
75th percentile
$356.5K
Based on
1,497 jobs
Salary by seniority
| Level | Average | Board baseline | vs. board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $103.1–188.3K | $100.8–159.3K | +12% |
| Mid-level | $150.5–266.7K | $156.5–242.2K | +5% |
| Senior | $180.9–307.1K | $193–291.1K | +1% |
| Director | $254.2–382.6K | $243.3–331K | +11% |
| Executive | $276–389.5K | $253.7–349.5K | +10% |
Top companies
Top locations
US
United States
1,265 jobs
$171.8–292.3K
CU
California, United States
1,080 jobs
$174.2–298.3K
SC
Santa Clara, CA, United States
645 jobs
$168.9–307.1K
SC
Sunnyvale, CA, United States
171 jobs
$160–245.9K
SF
San Francisco, CA, United States
165 jobs
$214.5–314K
PA
Palo Alto, CA, United States
34 jobs
$178.6–408.3K
SJ
San Jose, CA, United States
29 jobs
$159.1–269.2K
TU
Texas, United States
29 jobs
$138–302.4K
AA
Ann Arbor, MI, United States
28 jobs
$134.6–198.4K
MU
Michigan, United States
28 jobs
$134.6–198.4K
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for C++?
- The average salary for C++ is $168,158.00 – $288,624.00 per year, based on 1,497 job postings on this board that disclose pay.
- How is the salary figure for 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.