C / C++ salaries in San Francisco.
What C / C++ roles in San Francisco pay, from live listings on JobsRadar.
Compare with anotherMedian salary
$230,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$217.7k – $264.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
50%
5 of 10 roles
Live roles
10
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Software Engineer - C++
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ML / AI Software Engineer - C++ Metrics Frameworks
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Adobe
|
$261,213 | 2 |
|
Figma
|
$264,500 | 1 |
|
Stellar Development Foundation
|
$230,000 | 1 |
|
General Motors
|
$163,700 | 1 |
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How much do C / C++ roles in San Francisco pay?
The median salary for C / C++ roles in San Francisco is $230,000 per year. Most pay falls between $217,725 (25th percentile) and $264,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $185,310 to $288,620.
These figures are computed live from 10 active C / C++ roles in San Francisco on JobsRadar, of which 5 (50%) 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 San Francisco include Figma, Adobe, Stellar Development Foundation and General Motors.
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 San Francisco?
- The median is $230,000 per year, with most pay between $217,725 and $264,500 (25th–75th percentile), based on 5 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the C / C++ salary range in San Francisco?
- Pay ranges from about $185,310 to $288,620 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $230,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.