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C++ Software Engineer Salary

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Updated: 17 May 2013

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C++ Software Engineer 2013 Total Pay (?

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$48,975 - $126,271

(Median)

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MEDIAN: $76,483

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C++ Software Engineer Job Listings

C# C++ Software Engineer, Blacksburg VA

May 21

Phoenix Integration - Virginia

is looking to add Software Engineers in our R&D facility located in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center in Blacksburg, VA. We create software products... - Indeed

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C++ Software Engineer

Apr 23

The Edens Group - Fairfax, VA

C++ Software Engineer : Build Cutting-Edge Cyber Security Software As the Leader in Recruiting... cyber threats. As a Software Engineer, you will be... - Indeed

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Embedded Software Engineer - C++ Direct Hire (Attn BGM)

May 01

Modis - Herndon, VA

innovative Embedded Software Engineer for a full-time... experience in software engineering. • Strong C/C++ programming experience • Strong software design skills... - Indeed

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Salary	$50,495 - $114,759
Bonus	$0.00 - $15,000
Profit Sharing	$2,000 - $10,174
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$48,975 - $126,271
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 17 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 209

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C++ Software Engineer Tasks

Develop coding and design tasks to ensure software meets specified performance and reliability requirements.
Conduct systems programming and systems support activities.
Design, deploy and support best in class software development processes and tools.
Define the module specific requirements for software development projects.

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Companies and Industries for C++ Software Engineer Salaries

Popular Industries

Salary Range


Software Development	$45,645 - $95,230
Aerospace and Defense	$49,427 - $106,874
Financial Services	$47,575 - $97,342
National Defense	$41,709 - $103,686
Telecommunications	$49,205 - $99,718

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Key Statistics for C++ Software Engineer Salaries and Jobs

Gender

	Female 9%			Male 91%
Salary:	$59,007 - $120,403			$60,267 - $90,672

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

33%

5-9 years

27%

10-19 years

28%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$51,023 - $110,499
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Computer Science (CS)	$51,521 - $101,806
Master of Science (MS), Computer Science (CS)	$61,194 - $140,589
Doctorate (PhD)	$54,478 - $127,743
Master of Computer Science (MCS), Computer Science (CS)	$58,870 - $78,611

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 87%		Dental: 78%
	Vision: 64%		None: 13%

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