Google employees working as Software Engineer III in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 115 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer III professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer III ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $153,554 per year (estimate) and goes up to $384,536 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer III at Google is $180,176 per year or $87 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $252,529 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $152,965 (25th percentile) and $215,579 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 953 salaries submitted by Google Software Engineer III professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer III professionals typically earn between $74 and $104 per hour.
Software Engineer III professionals typically earn between $12,747 and $17,965 monthly.