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 $150,734 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,507 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer - SRE at Google is $172,319 per year or $83 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $259,057 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $140,688 (25th percentile) and $214,251 (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 $68 and $103 per hour.
Software Engineer - SRE professionals typically earn between $11,724 and $17,854 monthly.
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