How much does a C++ Programmer make in Los Angeles, CA? The average C++ Programmer salary in Los Angeles, CA is $90,773 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $81,498 and $95,894. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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C++ Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $73,054 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $81,498 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $90,773 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $95,894 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $100,555 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25% $81,498 10% $73,054 90% $100,555 75% $95,894 $90,773 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a C++ Programmer ?

A programmer, developer ("dev"), coder, or software engineer is a person who creates computer software. The term computer programmer can refer to a specialist in one area of computers, or to a generalist who writes code for many kinds of software. One who practices, or professes, a formal approach to programming may also be known as a programmer analyst. On the other hand, "code monkey" is a derogatory term for a programmer who simply writes code without any involvement in the design or specifications. A programmer's primary computer language (Assembly, COBOL, C, C++, C#, Java, Lisp, Python, ...

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    C++ Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Frontend Developer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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