C++ salaries
Median$203k
Middle half$188k–$225k
Roles17
Annual salaries advertised by live C++ developer roles, in US dollars. Updated regularly.
By seniority and region
| Seniority | All | Remote | North America | Europe | Asia-Pacific |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level9 roles | $188k$170k–$225k | $181k$172k–$188k | $225k$170k–$240k | – | – |
| Senior7 roles | $210k$196k–$213k | – | $210k$203k–$210k | – | – |
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Questions
What is the average C++ developer salary?
The median advertised C++ developer salary is $203k a year, from 17 live roles; the middle half pay between $188k and $225k.
What does a senior C++ developer earn?
Senior C++ developer roles advertise a median of $210k a year ($196k–$213k for the middle half, 7 roles).
What do remote C++ developer roles pay?
Remote C++ developer roles advertise a median of $188k a year, from 6 roles.
Seniority comes from job titles and regions from listed locations. A figure needs at least 3 roles; “–” means fewer. How the index is built.