C / C++ Developer salary remote in the US

C / C++ Engineers working remote in the US earn normally around 138,800 USD per year and most of the C / C++ salaries are between 95,000 USD and 175,000 USD per year.

If you earn less than 95,000 USD then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new C / C++ Developer job remote in the US.

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average C / C++ Developer salary remote in the US
Market Percentilesalary
top 10% of market175,000 USD
top 25% of market165,000 USD
average salary139,800 USD
median salary138,800 USD
bottom 25% of market101,000 USD
bottom 10% of market95,000 USD

Average and median C / C++ Engineer salary remote in the US

The average salary for C / C++ Developers remote in the US is 139,800 USD per year, while the median salary is 138,800 USD per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical C / C++ Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 138,800 USD and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

C / C++ Developer compensation statistics and percentiles remote in the US

The top 25% best earning C / C++ Developers earn more than 165,000 USD per year and the top 10% reach over 175,000 USD, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning C / C++ Engineers earn less than 101,000 USD per year and 10% earn less than 95,000 USD.

C / C++ salaries in other states in the U.S.

You have to be aware that the salaries for C / C++ Developers can vary a lot in different states. This page shows the salaries remote in the US, but you can select a different state below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 5625 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average C / C++ Engineer salary remote in the US?

The average salary for C / C++ Developer remote in the US is 139,800 USD per year, while the median salary is 138,800 USD per year.

How much does a C / C++ Developer earn remote in the US?

C / C++ Engineers remote in the US can earn between 95,000 USD and 175,000 USD per year. You can find C / C++ Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a C / C++ Developer remote in the US?

The highest salary is 245,000 USD per year. Best paying C / C++ Developer jobs remote in the US can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a C / C++ Developer remote in the US?

The lowest salary for a C / C++ Developer remote in the US is 90,000 USD, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.