Google employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 98 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Development Engineer (SDE) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,012 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,319 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Google is $170,199 per year or $82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $246,441 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,015 (25th percentile) and $207,327 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 295 salaries submitted by Google Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $68 and $100 per hour.
Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals typically earn between $11,835 and $17,277 monthly.