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Python vs C++ vs Java. Which coding language pays the most?

Python, Java and C++ are three of the four most commonly used programming lanugages according to the TIOBE index and each is well-loved at a variety of levels across finance.

But which gives you compensation-based bragging rights? Engineering insights company Stack Overflow has released its 2023 developer report, which might provide an answer.

It's worth noting that none of these three languages were even close to the top spots. Instead, a newcomer to the survey - statically typed language Zig, became the highest paid programming language with an average salary of $103.6k

Average Engineering Salary by Programming Language in 2023

Programming Language Average Salary 2022 Average Salary 2023 % Change
Python $71,705 $78,331 9.24%
C++ $68,000 $74,963 10.24%
Java $64,572 $72,701 12.56%
Source: Stack Overflow

Interestingly, each of these primary languages got a significant pay bump in 2023, possibly because pay was tracking inflation. While Python devs earn the most on average still, Java developers' pay rose the most. Both Java developers and C++ engineers now earn more than $70k on average.

Rising salaries across all industries run counter to the trend in financial services. Our eFinancialCareers 2023 Global Compensation Report revealed that tech pay in financial services fell last year.

Outside the big three, many other languages got pay bumps. Solidity devs received a 3.25% rise despite the crypto industry's issues. Their median salary is now $72,656.

Last year, there were two languages that earned over $100k on average: Clojure and Erlang. This year, neither of them reach six figures. Clojure pay dropped 10% to an average of $96, 381. Erlang pay dropped considerably less, 6.7% and remained the second highest paid programming language with an average salary of $99,492.

Source: https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/2023/06/best-paid-programming-language

Where is javascript?

chukwuebuka65:
Where is javascript?

It wasn’t part of the comparison. It was focused on the widely used programming languages in the Financial Services Industry.

airsaylongcome:


It wasn’t part of the comparison. It was focused on the widely used programming languages in the Financial Services Industry.

Oh, now I gerrit.

chukwuebuka65:
Where is javascript?

you must be a javascript expert?

LUAN1:
you must be a javascript expert?

By the special grace of God.

what problem you solve + your negotiation skills, is what pays the MOST

airsaylongcome:
Python vs C++ vs Java. Which coding language pays the most?

Python, Java and C++ are three of the four most commonly used programming lanugages according to the TIOBE index and each is well-loved at a variety of levels across finance.

But which gives you compensation-based bragging rights? Engineering insights company Stack Overflow has released its 2023 developer report, which might provide an answer.

It's worth noting that none of these three languages were even close to the top spots. Instead, a newcomer to the survey - statically typed language Zig, became the highest paid programming language with an average salary of $103.6k

Average Engineering Salary by Programming Language in 2023

Programming Language Average Salary 2022 Average Salary 2023 % Change
Python $71,705 $78,331 9.24%
C++ $68,000 $74,963 10.24%
Java $64,572 $72,701 12.56%
Source: Stack Overflow

Interestingly, each of these primary languages got a significant pay bump in 2023, possibly because pay was tracking inflation. While Python devs earn the most on average still, Java developers' pay rose the most. Both Java developers and C++ engineers now earn more than $70k on average.

Rising salaries across all industries run counter to the trend in financial services. Our eFinancialCareers 2023 Global Compensation Report revealed that tech pay in financial services fell last year.

Outside the big three, many other languages got pay bumps. Solidity devs received a 3.25% rise despite the crypto industry's issues. Their median salary is now $72,656.

Last year, there were two languages that earned over $100k on average: Clojure and Erlang. This year, neither of them reach six figures. Clojure pay dropped 10% to an average of $96, 381. Erlang pay dropped considerably less, 6.7% and remained the second highest paid programming language with an average salary of $99,492.

Source: https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/2023/06/best-paid-programming-language

You could earn much more from a PHP wordPress project, and earn so little from a Python or GO or JAVA project.

at end of the day, it's what problem you solve + your negotiation skills + CustomerService, that pays the MOST

Most times sef, having clients with projects in less common languages e.g COBOL, is a goldMine because na you go dey shakara for dem with huge rates, and they would have less alternatives.

bassdow:




You could earn much more from a PHP wordPress project, and earn so little from a Python or GO or JAVA project.

at end of the day, it's what problem you solve + your negotiation skills + CustomerService, that pays the MOST

Most times sef, having clients with projects in less common languages e.g COBOL, is a goldMine because na you go dey shakara for dem with huge rates, and they would have less alternatives.

Understand that this was a survey of "three if the most commonly used programming lanugages...across finance." It isn't a comparative study of all programming languages ever made.

airsaylongcome:


Understand that this was a survey of "three if the most commonly used programming lanugages...across finance." It isn't a comparative study of all programming languages ever made.

Understand that I for the FIRST or SECOND tiime, made a comment, based on reading the title, just like some nairalanders.

na after I comment finish, I common dey read comments from bottom to the top

chukwuebuka65:


By the special grace of God.

please my mentor. I go dey loyal

airsaylongcome:
Python vs C++ vs Java. Which coding language pays the most?

Python, Java and C++ are three of the four most commonly used programming lanugages according to the TIOBE index and each is well-loved at a variety of levels across finance.

But which gives you compensation-based bragging rights? Engineering insights company Stack Overflow has released its 2023 developer report, which might provide an answer.

It's worth noting that none of these three languages were even close to the top spots. Instead, a newcomer to the survey - statically typed language Zig, became the highest paid programming language with an average salary of $103.6k

Average Engineering Salary by Programming Language in 2023

Programming Language Average Salary 2022 Average Salary 2023 % Change
Python $71,705 $78,331 9.24%
C++ $68,000 $74,963 10.24%
Java $64,572 $72,701 12.56%
Source: Stack Overflow

Interestingly, each of these primary languages got a significant pay bump in 2023, possibly because pay was tracking inflation. While Python devs earn the most on average still, Java developers' pay rose the most. Both Java developers and C++ engineers now earn more than $70k on average.

Rising salaries across all industries run counter to the trend in financial services. Our eFinancialCareers 2023 Global Compensation Report revealed that tech pay in financial services fell last year.

Outside the big three, many other languages got pay bumps. Solidity devs received a 3.25% rise despite the crypto industry's issues. Their median salary is now $72,656.

Last year, there were two languages that earned over $100k on average: Clojure and Erlang. This year, neither of them reach six figures. Clojure pay dropped 10% to an average of $96, 381. Erlang pay dropped considerably less, 6.7% and remained the second highest paid programming language with an average salary of $99,492.

Source: https://www.efinancialcareers.com/news/2023/06/best-paid-programming-language

Hello, sir.
Pls, I need your help regarding something that is giving me headache. I want to ask if it is possible for a network engineer to work fully remote? I have fundamental knowledge of computer networking and currently a transmission engineering trainee with a telecommunications company. I'm just looking for a skill I can learn that can enable me freelance online. I want something related to Telecommunications/Networking. I did a research and come across some freelance network engineers, VoIP engineers but I'm totally confused on how to get started.

Hardeywale05:

Hello, sir.
Pls, I need your help regarding something that is giving me headache. I want to ask if it is possible for a network engineer to work fully remote? I have fundamental knowledge of computer networking and currently a transmission engineering trainee with a telecommunications company. I'm just looking for a skill I can learn that can enable me freelance online. I want something related to Telecommunications/Networking. I did a research and come across some freelance network engineers, VoIP engineers but I'm totally confused on how to get started.

It is possible to work remotely as a Network Engineer. Knowledge of Cisco and Mikrotik products would be a must. Also possibly Unifi products. I am aware that WISPs and VoIP providers recruit Network engineers

.

airsaylongcome:


It is possible to work remotely as a Network Engineer. Knowledge of Cisco and Mikrotik products would be a must. Also possibly Unifi products. I am aware that WISPs and VoIP providers recruit Network engineers

Noted, boss. I will take my networking studying more serious now

airsaylongcome:


It is possible to work remotely as a Network Engineer. Knowledge of Cisco and Mikrotik products would be a must. Also possibly Unifi products. I am aware that WISPs and VoIP providers recruit Network engineers

And thanks

Hardeywale05:

Noted, boss. I will take my networking studying more serious now

which resources are you using to learn?

frankosivue:
which resources are you using to learn?

Jeremy IT lab on Youtube and this website(Omnisecu . Com)

chukwuebuka65:
Where is javascript?

You mean that Aboki programming language?

This section is as good as dead.