Median salary
$201,250
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$185.5k – $220.3k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
62.1%
18 of 29 roles
Live roles
29
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Software Engineer - C++
Staff Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++
Senior Software Engineer, C++
Senior Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike
Senior Mission Software Engineer, Vehicle Software, C++
Senior Software Engineer, C++
Senior Flight Software Engineer, Embedded C/C++, Air Dominance & Strike - Advanced Effects
Displays Software Engineer, C/C++
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Anduril Industries
|
$193,000 | 11 |
Divergent
|
$182,940 | 2 |
|
Figma
|
$264,500 | 1 |
|
Stellar Development Foundation
|
$230,000 | 1 |
|
Reliable Robotics Corporation
|
$215,000 | 1 |
GrayMatter Robotics
|
$210,000 | 1 |
General Matter
|
$150,000 | 1 |
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How much do C / C++ roles in California pay?
The median salary for C / C++ roles in California is $201,250 per year. Most pay falls between $185,455 (25th percentile) and $220,250 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $174,500 to $237,800.
These figures are computed live from 29 active C / C++ roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 18 (62.1%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid C / C++ roles in California include Figma, Anduril Industries, Stellar Development Foundation and Reliable Robotics Corporation.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average C / C++ salary in California?
- The median is $201,250 per year, with most pay between $185,455 and $220,250 (25th–75th percentile), based on 18 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the C / C++ salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $174,500 to $237,800 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $201,250. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.