Google employees working as Software Engineer 3 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 11% higher than the average of Software Engineer 3 professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer 3 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,455 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,576 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer 3 at Google is $168,424 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $229,772 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $145,084 (25th percentile) and $198,555 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Google Software Engineer 3 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer 3 professionals typically earn between $70 and $95 per hour.
Software Engineer 3 professionals typically earn between $12,090 and $16,546 monthly.
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