What is the average salary for C/C++?

The average salary for C/C++ is $143.2K – $207.9K per year, based on 29 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.

C/C++ salary

Average salary

$143.2K – $207.9K/ year

25th percentile: $109.5K
Median: $180.1K
75th percentile: $252K
Based on: 29 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$150.9K – $201.2K	$115.3K – $185.5K	+17%
Senior	$141.3K – $209.7K	$154.6K – $219.5K	-6%

Top companies

Anduril$184.4K – $248.6K7 jobs

The Aerospace Corporation$128.6K – $192.9K3 jobs

Top locations

United States$143.2K – $207.9K29 jobs

California, United States$152K – $210.5K15 jobs

Massachusetts, United States$127.3K – $206.7K4 jobs

El Segundo, CA, United States$128.6K – $192.9K3 jobs

Mountain View, CA, United States$174.7K – $204.7K3 jobs

Top titles

Robotics Engineering$132.7K – $193K136 jobs

Robotics Engineer$137.6K – $209.4K100 jobs

Robotics Software Engineer$152.1K – $224.8K78 jobs

Robotics$139.1K – $217K78 jobs

Software Engineering$156.2K – $231.1K76 jobs

Mechanical Engineering$104.7K – $160.4K54 jobs

Related skills

Python$144.6K – $211.9K291 jobs

C++$150.2K – $217.8K242 jobs

Robotics$142.2K – $206.6K159 jobs

Computer Vision$165K – $234.3K126 jobs

Machine Learning$169.4K – $247.4K113 jobs

Motion Planning$168.4K – $247.6K104 jobs

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for C/C++?: The average salary for C/C++ is $143.2K – $207.9K per year, based on 29 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.