C++ developer demographics and statistics in the US
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C++ developer gender statistics
18.0% of c++ developers are women and 82.0% of c++ developers are men.
- Male, 82.0%
- Female, 18.0%
C++ developer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.0% |
| Female | 18.0% |
C++ developer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$103,108
Female income
$95,419
C++ developer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in c++ developer positions over time. Currently, 18.0% of c++ developers are female.
C++ developer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.55% | 20.45% |
| 2011 | 79.33% | 20.67% |
| 2012 | 80.58% | 19.42% |
| 2013 | 80.49% | 19.51% |
| 2014 | 81.49% | 18.51% |
| 2015 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2016 | 82.64% | 17.36% |
| 2017 | 82.15% | 17.85% |
| 2018 | 82.19% | 17.81% |
| 2019 | 81.95% | 18.05% |
| 2020 | 81.89% | 18.11% |
| 2021 | 81.99% | 18.01% |
C++ developer related jobs gender ratio
We compared c++ developers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| C++ Developer | 82% | 18% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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C++ developer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among c++ developers is White, which makes up 48.0% of all c++ developers. Comparatively, 34.4% of c++ developers are Asian and 8.2% of c++ developers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 48.0%
- Asian, 34.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
C++ developer race
| C++ developer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 48.0% |
| Asian | 34.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
C++ developer race and ethnicity over time
See how c++ developer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
C++ developer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.10% | 5.51% | 30.23% | 5.70% |
| 2011 | 56.56% | 5.74% | 29.73% | 5.41% |
| 2012 | 55.47% | 5.28% | 31.11% | 5.85% |
| 2013 | 55.87% | 4.80% | 30.92% | 5.67% |
| 2014 | 54.74% | 5.31% | 31.57% | 5.79% |
| 2015 | 53.91% | 5.12% | 31.69% | 6.37% |
| 2016 | 53.42% | 5.11% | 32.40% | 6.37% |
| 2017 | 51.99% | 4.99% | 32.96% | 6.73% |
| 2018 | 52.64% | 4.84% | 32.18% | 7.35% |
| 2019 | 51.81% | 4.93% | 33.37% | 6.97% |
| 2020 | 50.01% | 4.68% | 33.14% | 7.78% |
| 2021 | 48.00% | 4.43% | 34.44% | 8.17% |
C++ developer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian c++ developers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american c++ developers have the lowest average salary at $98,541.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $103,992 |
| White | $103,605 |
| Black or African American | $98,541 |
| Asian | $109,531 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $100,213 |
Average c++ developer age
See how the average age of c++ developers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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C++ developer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 | 46 |
| Unknown | 37 | 34 |
| Asian | 38 | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 34 |
| White | 39 | 40 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 |
C++ developer age breakdown
The average age of c++ developers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the c++ developer population.
C++ developer age breakdown
| C++ Developer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
C++ developer educational attainment
The most common degree for c++ developers is bachelor's degree, with 71% of c++ developers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 23% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
C++ developers by degree level
| C++ developer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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C++ developer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, c++ developers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $125,173 annually. With a Master's degree, c++ developers earn a median annual income of $114,281 compared to $103,650 for c++ developers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $114,281 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $103,650 |
| Doctorate Degree | $125,173 |
C++ developer employment statistics
Most c++ developers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where c++ developers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where c++ developers work.
C++ developer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 37% |
C++ developer jobs by company type
Employees with the c++ developer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most c++ developers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
C++ developer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 1% |
C++ developer jobs by industry
The most common industries for c++ developers are technology, finance and professional.
C++ developer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Finance | 13% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
C++ developer turnover and employment statistics
C++ developer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for c++ developers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
C++ developer unemployment rate by year
| Year | C++ developer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.56% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 2.26% |
| 2016 | 2.33% |
| 2017 | 2.17% |
| 2018 | 1.80% |
| 2019 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 2.40% |
| 2021 | 2.07% |
Average c++ developer tenure
The average c++ developer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 873 c++ developers resumes in Zippia's database.
C++ developer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 45% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 2% |
C++ developer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of c++ developers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| NOC Analyst | 7.31% | 36,258 |
| Business Analyst/Tester | 8.42% | 132,305 |
| C++ Developer | 8.46% | - |
| Network Security Specialist | 8.59% | 82,646 |
| Associate System Administrator | 9.03% | 119,122 |
| Test Automation Lead | 10.54% | 43,456 |
| Professional Technician | 10.88% | 123,659 |
Similar c++ developer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| NOC Analyst | 7.31% | 36,258 |
| Business Analyst/Tester | 8.42% | 132,305 |
| Network Security Specialist | 8.59% | 82,646 |
| Associate System Administrator | 9.03% | 119,122 |
| Test Automation Lead | 10.54% | 43,456 |
| Professional Technician | 10.88% | 123,659 |
Foreign languages spoken by c++ developers
The most common foreign language among c++ developers is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Mandarin, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Chinese, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
C++ developer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Mandarin | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
