Google employees working as Software Engineering Director in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 5 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineering Director professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineering Director ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $215,949 per year (estimate) and goes up to $476,006 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineering Director at Google is $296,215 per year or $142 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $475,306 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $234,734 (25th percentile) and $382,334 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 4 salaries submitted by Google Software Engineering Director professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineering Director professionals typically earn between $113 and $184 per hour.
Software Engineering Director professionals typically earn between $19,561 and $31,861 monthly.
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