Google employees working as Software Engineer-III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 115 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer-III professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer-III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,536 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer-III at Google is $179,019 per year or $86 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $281,356 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $142,417 (25th percentile) and $227,950 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 953 salaries submitted by Google Software Engineer-III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer-III professionals typically earn between $68 and $110 per hour.
Software Engineer-III professionals typically earn between $11,868 and $18,996 monthly.