Hourly Wage for C++ Software Engineer Salary in the United States

C++ Software Engineer Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for C++ Software Engineer?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of C++ Software Engineer in the United States is $56. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for C++ Software Engineer in the US can go up to $63 and the lowest down to $49, but most earn between $53 and $60. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of C++ Software Engineer in the United States.

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C++ Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $49 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $53 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $56 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $60 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile C++ Software Engineer Salary $63 US January 01, 2026
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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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60
56

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
60
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64
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of C++ Software Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for C++ Software Engineer ranges from $53 to $60 with the average hourly pay of $56. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $60 to $69 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $64.

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