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C++ Software Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 5 open job postings for C++ Software Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 1, 2026.
- Median base pay$147,500a year
- Typical range$121,600–$159,900Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$167,900and above
- Postings5with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest C++ Software Engineer postings in California
- Senior C++ Software EngineerDivergent · Torrance, CA · $141K–$194K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
- C, C++ Software Engineer IIApplied Materials, Inc · Santa Clara, CA · $124K–$171K/yr · Posted Aug 26, 2026ApplyView posting
- C++ Software Engineer (TS/SCI)Parsons · Remote · $88.4K–$155K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- C++ Software Engineer (TS/SCI)Parsons · Remote · $88.4K–$155K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior C++ Software EngineerDivergent · Torrance, CA · $135K–$185K/yr · Posted May 11, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a C++ Software Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for C++ Software Engineer jobs in California is $148K a year, from 5 job postings with pay at 3 companies.
What is the typical C++ Software Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $122K–$160K. The top 10% list $168K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $122K or less.
How does California pay compare with all C++ Software Engineer jobs?
The median here is $148K, against $122K across all 14 postings for the role.
How many C++ Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?
5 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.