Google employees working as Software Engineer - L3 in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 18 ratings. This is 9% higher than the average of Software Engineer - L3 professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer - L3 ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,645 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,374 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer - L3 at Google is $189,696 per year or $91 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $278,138 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $157,594 (25th percentile) and $232,737 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 21 salaries submitted by Google Software Engineer - L3 professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer - L3 professionals typically earn between $76 and $112 per hour.
Software Engineer - L3 professionals typically earn between $13,133 and $19,395 monthly.