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Software Engineer yearly salaries in the United States at Google

Job Title
Software Engineer
Location
United States
Average salary
$163,895
44%
Above national average
Average $163,895
Low $55,000
High $329,000

Salary estimated from 700 past and present job postings on Indeed. Last updated: July 10, 2026

Compare all Software Engineer salaries in the United States

Job Openings at Google

  1. Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Search
    Cambridge, MA
    $147,000 - $211,000 a year
    22 hours ago
  2. Software Engineer III, Infrastructure, Core
    New York, NY
    $147,000 - $211,000 a year
    2 days ago
  3. Software Engineer, Systems Research, PhD, Early Career
    Seattle, WA
    $147,000 - $211,000 a year
    30+ days ago
  4. Software Engineer III, Security/Privacy, Threat Intelligence
    New York, NY
    $147,000 - $211,000 a year
    22 days ago
  5. Software Engineer III, Security/Privacy, Threat Intelligence
    Austin, TX
    $147,000 - $211,000 a year
    22 days ago
  6. Software Engineer, Serverless Networking
    San Francisco, CA
    $174,000 - $253,000 a year
    27 days ago
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Reviews about Pay and benefits for Software Engineer in Google

January 6, 2026

Best tech company for pay/WLB

Your mileage may vary depending on the product you work on. Platforms and Devices (Android, Chrome, Pixel) is very lax and not stressful. Pay is still great.
September 14, 2025

fun

great pay great benefits best industry to work with. zHard to get hired, but once foot in foor the world iis your oyster. took 3 years but so so worth it
September 8, 2025

Good place

Working at Google has been an inspiring experience. The company offers a fast-paced but supportive environment, with endless opportunities to learn and develop. The culture emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and inclusion, and leadership genuinely invests in employee growth. Benefits are excellent,...Show more
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How much does a Software Engineer make at Google in the United States?

Average Google Software Engineer yearly pay in the United States is approximately $163,895, which is 44% above the national average.

Salary estimated from 9,891 past and present job postings on Indeed.

Please note that all salary figures are approximations based upon third party submissions to Indeed. These figures are given to the Indeed users for the purpose of generalized comparison only. Minimum wage may differ by jurisdiction and you should consult the employer for actual salary figures.