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

The average salary for C/C++ is $134.5K – $194.1K per year, based on 73 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

$134.5K – $194.1K/ year

25th percentile: $105K
Median: $163.5K
75th percentile: $228.5K
Based on: 73 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Entry level	$112K – $154.1K	$79.5K – $110.3K	+40%
Mid-level	$123.4K – $170.6K	$112.6K – $173.4K	+3%
Senior	$140.5K – $205.8K	$148.9K – $215.8K	-5%

Top companies

Anduril$181.6K – $240.6K9 jobs

True Talent Solutions Partners$130K – $180K5 jobs

The Aerospace Corporation$128.6K – $192.9K3 jobs

Top locations

United States$138.1K – $200.3K66 jobs

California, United States$151.8K – $215.7K29 jobs

Massachusetts, United States$131.6K – $193.7K13 jobs

Santa Clara, CA, United States$147.8K – $249.3K5 jobs

Australia$91.7K – $112.9K4 jobs

Melbourne, VIC, Australia$91.7K – $112.9K4 jobs

New York, United States$127.8K – $165.8K4 jobs

San Jose, CA, United States$153.1K – $204.3K4 jobs

Victoria, Australia$91.7K – $112.9K4 jobs

Cambridge, MA, United States$104.2K – $198.8K3 jobs

Top titles

Robotics Engineer$129.3K – $187.3K419 jobs

Robotics Engineering$124.9K – $193.2K362 jobs

Robotics Software Engineer$138.3K – $200.7K271 jobs

Software Engineer$147.5K – $206.6K176 jobs

Software Engineering$141.3K – $208.6K171 jobs

Automation Engineer$108.1K – $152.1K117 jobs

Related skills

Python$140.1K – $205.8K893 jobs

C++$146.8K – $215.1K738 jobs

Robotics$131.5K – $198.7K330 jobs

Computer Vision$153K – $231.9K325 jobs

Motion Planning$140.6K – $204.1K298 jobs

Sensor Fusion$148.3K – $213.6K294 jobs

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for C/C++?: The average salary for C/C++ is $134.5K – $194.1K per year, based on 73 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.