Google employees working as Software Research Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Research Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Research Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $0 per year (estimate) and goes up to $0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Research Engineer at Google is $163,350 per year or $79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $250,148 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $131,928 (25th percentile) and $205,130 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 117 salaries submitted by Google Software Research Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $63 and $99 per hour.
Software Research Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,994 and $17,094 monthly.