Google employees working as Design Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Design Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Design Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $110,419 per year (estimate) and goes up to $244,755 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Design Engineer at Google is $122,370 per year or $59 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $193,395 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $96,881 (25th percentile) and $156,190 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 17 salaries submitted by Google Design Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $47 and $75 per hour.
Design Engineer professionals typically earn between $8,073 and $13,016 monthly.