Median salary
$194,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$167.5k – $222k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
84.3%
86 of 102 roles
Live roles
102
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Anduril Industries
|
$193,000 | 17 |
KLA
|
$184,000 | 8 |
Esri
|
$148,538 | 6 |
|
xAI
|
$310,000 | 5 |
Roblox
|
$269,270 | 5 |
Northrop Grumman
|
$114,700 | 5 |
SpaceX
|
$140,000 | 4 |
|
Snap Inc.
|
$261,000 | 3 |
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How much do C / C++ roles in California pay?
The median salary for C / C++ roles in California is $194,000 per year. Most pay falls between $167,500 (25th percentile) and $222,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $139,250 to $269,270.
These figures are computed live from 102 active C / C++ roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 86 (84.3%) 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 xAI, Figma, Latitude AI and Snap Inc..
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 $194,000 per year, with most pay between $167,500 and $222,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 86 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the C / C++ salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $139,250 to $269,270 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $194,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.