Google employees working as Lead Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Lead Software Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Lead Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,416 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,323 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Lead Software Engineer at Google is $229,673 per year or $110 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $360,544 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $183,407 (25th percentile) and $292,531 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 8 salaries submitted by Google Lead Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $88 and $141 per hour.
Lead Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $15,284 and $24,378 monthly.
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