Google employees working as Software Development Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 25 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Development Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $149,997 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,292 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer at Google is $166,878 per year or $80 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $242,380 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $139,073 (25th percentile) and $203,637 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 109 salaries submitted by Google Software Development Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $67 and $98 per hour.
Software Development Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,589 and $16,970 monthly.
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