Google employees working as Software Development Engineer (SDE) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 99 ratings. This is 4% higher than the average of Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals at Google worldwide.
The estimated average salary for a Software Development Engineer (SDE) at Google is A$170,755 per year or A$82 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly A$247,136 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between A$142,522 (25th percentile) and A$207,955 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Google Software Development Engineer (SDE) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.