Waymo employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 42 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer professionals at Waymo worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,357 per year (estimate) and goes up to $369,924 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at Waymo is $150,357 per year or $72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $234,802 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $120,058 (25th percentile) and $190,802 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 874 salaries submitted by Waymo Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $58 and $92 per hour.
Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $10,005 and $15,900 monthly.