Google employees working as Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 4868 ratings. This is in line with the average of Software Engineer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at NZ$0 per year (estimate) and goes up to NZ$0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Engineer at Google is NZ$150,027 per year or NZ$72 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly NZ$234,354 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between NZ$119,777 (25th percentile) and NZ$190,413 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 20 salaries submitted by Google Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Software Engineer with an estimated total pay of NZ$84K - NZ$145K/yr