Google employees working as Software Engineer/SRE in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 13 ratings. This is 12% lower than the average of Software Engineer/SRE professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer/SRE ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,750 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,533 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer/SRE at Google is $158,988 per year or $76 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $236,978 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $130,446 (25th percentile) and $196,758 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Google Software Engineer/SRE professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer/SRE professionals typically earn between $63 and $95 per hour.
Software Engineer/SRE professionals typically earn between $10,871 and $16,397 monthly.
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