Google employees working as Software Engineering Manager in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 32 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineering Manager professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Manager ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £51,256 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,508 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Manager at Google is £253,622 per year or £122 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £390,551 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £205,108 (25th percentile) and £319,762 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 82 salaries submitted by Google Software Engineering Manager professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.