C / C++ Developer salary in Kiel

C / C++ Engineers working in Kiel earn normally around 47.500 EUR per year and most of the C / C++ salaries are between 27.500 EUR and 60.000 EUR per year.

Kiel ranks 14. when it comes to the average salary of a C / C++ Developer in Germany. (Karlsruhe is on the 1st place).

If you earn less than 27.500 EUR then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new C / C++ Developer job in Kiel.

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average C / C++ Developer salary in Kiel
Market Percentilesalary
top 10% of market60.000 EUR
top 25% of market60.000 EUR
average salary48.900 EUR
median salary47.500 EUR
bottom 25% of market30.000 EUR
bottom 10% of market27.500 EUR

Average and median C / C++ Engineer salary in Kiel

The average salary for C / C++ Developers in Kiel is 48.900 EUR per year, while the median salary is 47.500 EUR per year - where does the difference between average and median come from?

The average salary is calculated as the sum of all salaries divided by the number of them. The median salary is the one that the typical C / C++ Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 47.500 EUR and 50% earn less than this.

The difference occurs because often there are a few very high outlier salaries, which drag the average salary value up. Therefore, if you compare your salary to the market, it is better to look at the median value.

C / C++ Developer compensation statistics and percentiles in Kiel

The top 25% best earning C / C++ Developers earn more than 60.000 EUR per year and the top 10% reach over 60.000 EUR, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.

At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning C / C++ Engineers earn less than 30.000 EUR per year and 10% earn less than 27.500 EUR.

C / C++ Developer salaries in different cities in Germany

You have to be aware that the salaries for C / C++ Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Kiel, but you can select a different city below:

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Where does the salary data come from?

The salary statistic data is based on over 2000 jobs with salary ranges which have been published on our job board so far. For each job posting the salary information was provided directly by the hiring company.

What is the average C / C++ Engineer salary in Kiel?

The average salary for C / C++ Developer in Kiel is 48.900 EUR per year, while the median salary is 47.500 EUR per year.

How much does a C / C++ Developer earn in Kiel?

C / C++ Engineers in Kiel can earn between 27.500 EUR and 60.000 EUR per year. You can find C / C++ Developer salaries here.

What is the highest salary for a C / C++ Developer in Kiel?

The highest salary is 60.000 EUR per year. Best paying C / C++ Developer jobs in Kiel can be found here.

What is the lowest salary for a C / C++ Developer in Kiel?

The lowest salary for a C / C++ Developer in Kiel is 27.500 EUR, but if you don't have work experience you might also consider an unpaid internship.