How much does a C++ Programmer make in Salem, OR?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C++ Programmer in Salem, OR is $85,870. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $80,116 to $92,075, with most professionals earning between $74,877 and $97,724.

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C++ Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $74,877 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
25th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $80,116 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
50th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $85,870 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
75th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $92,075 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
90th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $97,724 Salem,OR March 01, 2025
25% $80,116 10% $74,877 90% $97,724 75% $92,075 $85,870 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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  1. This Job:

    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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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

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