C++ Programmer Salary in Rockford, Illinois

C++ Programmer Salary in Rockford, IL

How much does a C++ Programmer make in Rockford, IL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C++ Programmer in Rockford, IL is $81,827. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $73,980 to $87,141, with most professionals earning between $66,836 and $91,979.

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10th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $66,836 Rockford,IL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $73,980 Rockford,IL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $81,827 Rockford,IL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $87,141 Rockford,IL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $91,979 Rockford,IL March 01, 2025
25% $73,980 10% $66,836 90% $91,979 75% $87,141 $81,827 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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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C++ Programmer in Rockford, IL. The base salary for C++ Programmer ranges from $73,980 to $87,141 with the average base salary of $81,827. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,074 to $90,669 with the average total cash compensation of $83,821.

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About Rockford, Illinois    Rockford is a city in Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Illinois, in far northern Illinois. Located on the banks of the Rock River, Rockford is t....More

Rockford, Illinois  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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