Google employees working as Systems Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 29 ratings. This is 6% higher than the average of Systems Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Systems Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £38,398 per year (estimate) and goes up to £91,284 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Systems Engineer at Google is £151,278 per year or £73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £226,905 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £123,329 (25th percentile) and £187,754 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 46 salaries submitted by Google Systems Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.