As of March 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of C++ Developer in the United States is $35. While Salary.com is seeing that C++ Developer salary in the US can go up to $45 or down to $30, but most earn between $32 and $40. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C++ Developer in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile C++ Developer Salary | $30 | US | March 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile C++ Developer Salary | $32 | US | March 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile C++ Developer Salary | $35 | US | March 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile C++ Developer Salary | $40 | US | March 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile C++ Developer Salary | $45 | US | March 01, 2026 |
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0 - 2 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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Skills associated with C++ Developer: Design
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