How much does a C++ Programmer make in San Francisco, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a C++ Programmer in San Francisco, CA is $104,692. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,652 to $111,490, with most professionals earning between $85,512 and $117,680.

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C++ Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $85,512 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $94,652 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $104,692 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $111,490 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile C++ Programmer Salary $117,680 San Francisco,CA March 01, 2025
25% $94,652 10% $85,512 90% $117,680 75% $111,490 $104,692 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C++ Programmer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for C++ Programmer ranges from $94,652 to $111,490 with the average base salary of $104,692. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $96,052 to $116,005 with the average total cash compensation of $107,243.

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