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

The average salary for C/C++ is $135.6K – $195.9K per year, based on 50 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

$135.6K – $195.9K/ year

25th percentile: $105.2K
Median: $168.4K
75th percentile: $228.1K
Based on: 50 jobs

Salary by seniority

Level	Average	Board baseline	vs. board
Mid-level	$133.6K – $189.7K	$118.5K – $183.8K	+7%
Senior	$138.8K – $201.8K	$150.5K – $218.9K	-8%

Top companies

Anduril$187.7K – $248.7K7 jobs

The Aerospace Corporation$128.6K – $192.9K3 jobs

Top locations

United States$138.7K – $201.1K46 jobs

California, United States$150K – $210.4K24 jobs

Massachusetts, United States$129.2K – $209K5 jobs

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

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

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

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

Santa Clara, CA, United States$152.3K – $246.3K3 jobs

Top titles

Robotics Engineering$128.6K – $191.4K334 jobs

Software Engineering$147.9K – $215.3K153 jobs

Robotics Engineer$136.4K – $208.5K128 jobs

Robotics Software Engineer$144.7K – $214.3K120 jobs

Robotics Software Engineering$148.6K – $208.3K95 jobs

Robotics$143.9K – $220.3K90 jobs

Related skills

Python$143.2K – $212K577 jobs

C++$150.5K – $219.6K482 jobs

Robotics$136.8K – $202.2K231 jobs

Computer Vision$158.5K – $234.2K225 jobs

Machine Learning$161.2K – $240.3K203 jobs

Motion Planning$151K – $218.4K201 jobs

Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for C/C++?: The average salary for C/C++ is $135.6K – $195.9K per year, based on 50 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.