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 $150,627 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,348 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer L3 at Google is $199,005 per year or $96 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $289,839 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $166,328 (25th percentile) and $243,288 (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 $80 and $117 per hour.
Software Engineer L3 professionals typically earn between $13,861 and $20,274 monthly.