Senior C / C++ Engineers working in Germany earn normally around 72.500 EUR per year and most of the C / C++ salaries are between 60.000 EUR and 87.500 EUR per year.
If you earn less than 60.000 EUR then it might be the time to speak with your boss to get a raise or to look for a new Senior C / C++ Developer job in Germany.
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| Market Percentile | salary |
|---|---|
| top 10% of market | 87.500 EUR |
| top 25% of market | 75.000 EUR |
| average salary | 71.500 EUR |
| median salary | 72.500 EUR |
| bottom 25% of market | 60.000 EUR |
| bottom 10% of market | 60.000 EUR |
The average salary for Senior C / C++ Developers in Germany is 71.500 EUR per year, while the median salary is 72.500 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 Senior C / C++ Developer earns, which means, exactly 50% earn more than 72.500 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.
The top 25% best earning Senior C / C++ Developers earn more than 75.000 EUR per year and the top 10% reach over 87.500 EUR, which is quite a nice compensation and something to strive for.
At the same time, 25% of the lowest earning Senior C / C++ Engineers earn less than 60.000 EUR per year and 10% earn less than 60.000 EUR.
You have to be aware that the salaries for Senior C / C++ Developers can vary a lot in different cities. This page shows the salaries in Germany, but you can select a different city below:
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