Google employees working as Research Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Research Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Research Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Research Engineer at Google is $151,207 per year or $73 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $251,590 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $116,596 (25th percentile) and $198,532 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 112 salaries submitted by Google Research Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $56 and $95 per hour.
Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $9,716 and $16,544 monthly.
