Google employees working as Software Enginner in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4587 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Enginner professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Enginner ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £50,491 per year (estimate) and goes up to £113,665 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Enginner at Google is £155,509 per year or £75 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £256,928 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £120,480 (25th percentile) and £203,493 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 2,484 salaries submitted by Google Software Enginner professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.