Google employees working as Data Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 64 ratings. This is in line with the average of Data Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Data Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $127,582 per year (estimate) and goes up to $273,347 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Data Engineer at Google is $133,305 per year or $64 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $214,453 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $104,523 (25th percentile) and $171,776 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 235 salaries submitted by Google Data Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $50 and $83 per hour.
Data Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,710 and $14,315 monthly.